Unit 1 Review

Forms when cold air moves under warm air

This type of front may bring light rain

High pressure systems bring....

• Cloudy skies

• Clear skies

• Rain

• Thunderstorms

Low pressure systems bring....

• Clear skies

• Rain

• Cloudy skies

• Thunderstorms

Which of the following are forms of precipitation?

• Hail

• Snow

• Rain

• Fog

Which of the following is an example of transpiration?

• Water falling from the skies as rain

• Water evaporating from a puddle

• Water collecting off a mountain

• Water evaporating from a plant

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth
• It increases the chance of flooding
• It makes evaporation occur faster
• It increases condensation