Weather and the Water Cycle

Which statement is true about weather?

• It is the average yearly climate for a region.

• It stays the same for several years.

• It changes from day to day.

• It is the average yearly temperature for a region.

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In Georgia, the average weather conditions are warm and humid in the summer, with temperate winters. What is this overall pattern called?

• weather

• latitude

• ecosystem

• climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

______ is the process of changing from a gas to a liquid.

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• sublimation

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_____ is when water changes from a liquid to a gas.

• evaporation

• precipitation

• runoff

• accumulation

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What will happen to the water in a pot if I heat it?

• The water will melt.

• The amount of water will increase.

• The water will evaporate.

• The water will precipitate.

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What tool should you use to measure the temperature of water?

• hygrometer

• thermometer

• graduated cylinder

• spring scale

The measure of water vapor in the air is called.....

• humidity

• wind

• air pressure

• temperature

Look at these rain gauges. Which days had the least amount of rainfall? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.

• Day 3

• Day 2

• Day 4

• Day 6

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Where it is LEAST likely to precipitate in the next 24 hours, according to the weather map?

• Boise

• Gainesville

• Philadelphia

• Austin

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What does the "L" and fronts with semicircles on them bring to Kentucky and Virginia?

• rain and warm weather

• rain and cold weather

• clear and warm weather

• clear and cold weather

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