Quiz about Beginning of the Year Science

Question 1

What is the first step of the water cycle?

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The water cycle has no beginning and no end

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annihilation

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precipitation

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anticipation

Question 2

What are the three forms of water?

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liquid, solid, gas

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Coke, Pepsi, 7-Up

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sweet, semi-sweet, bitter

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slush, snow, hail

Question 3

Which of the following is not a form of water?

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sand

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rain

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ice

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hail

Question 4

Which of the following is not a body of water?

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a desert

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a lake

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a pond

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an ocean

Question 5

The water cycle is also known as....

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The hydrologic cycle

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The biogeochemical cycle

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The phosphorous cycle

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The nutrient cycle

Question 6

What is the definition of condensation?

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Water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it

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The process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor.

Question 7

What is a cloud?

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a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

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the star around which the earth orbits.

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the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.

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servers that are accessed over the Internet, and the software and databases that run on those servers

Question 8

Meteorologists are ______________scientists.

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weather

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animal

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plant

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water

Question 9

Other than Earth science, what type of science do you need to study to become a meteorologist?

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physics and chemistry

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entomology and paleontology

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botany and zoology

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biology and anatomy

Question 10

What is the definition of evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor

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This is when water that falls from the clouds as rain, snow, hail or sleet, collects in the oceans, rivers, lakes, streams

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A process involving the transfer of electrons from an oxidizing reagent to the chemical species being oxidized.

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The conversion of a vapor or gas to a liquid.

Question 11

What is the definition of weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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The general weather conditions usually found in a particular place

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The temperature outside

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The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

Question 12

Choose the best TWO definitions of climate:

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The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period

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a region with particular prevailing weather conditions.

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This is when water that falls from the clouds as rain, snow, hail or sleet, collects in the oceans, rivers, lakes, streams

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The process by which an element or compound transitions from its liquid state to its gaseous state below the temperature at which it boils

Question 13

What is another word for forecast:

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predict

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forfeit

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punctual

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refrain

Question 14

What are the four steps of the cycle?

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evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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Step 1: State the hypotheses. Step 2: Set the criteria for a decision. Step 3: Compute the test statistic. Step 4: Make a decision.

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frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital.

Question 15

What is the definition of precipitation?

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rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

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the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth

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the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages

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water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.

Question 16

What is the definition of water cycle?

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the cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land, involving precipitation as rain and snow, drainage in streams and rivers, and return to the atmosphere by evaporation and transpiration.

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the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities

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an area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.

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a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Question 17

Which of the following is a form of precipitation?

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All of the answers are correct

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rain

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hail

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snow

Question 18

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere and temperature over a short time period, and climate is the weather over a long period of time.

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There is no difference.

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Weather is the condition of the desert and climate is the condition of the arctic.

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Weather is the temperature in the winter and climate is the temperature in the summer.

Question 19

How might a meteorologist save your life?

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He/she could warn you to take shelter when a treacherous storm is nearing the area

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He/she could save you from dying of embarrassment when you wear the wrong outfit for the weather

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He/she could save you from dying from embarrassment wet you get your hair wet in the rain

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A meteorologist cannot save your life

Question 20

What is meant by the level of humidity?

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A quantity representing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere or in a gas.

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The decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, capacity, and weight or mass.

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The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

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When the earth is between the moon and the sun, the moon will be at its brightest.

Question 21

What is the scientific definition of atmosphere?

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The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.

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A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.

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A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.

Question 22

What is the Earth science definition of runoff?

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Runoff occurs when there is more water than land can absorb. The excess liquid flows across the surface of the land and into nearby creeks, streams, or ponds.

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A form of water, such as rain, snow, or sleet, that condenses from the atmosphere, becomes too heavy to remain suspended, and falls to the Earth's surface.

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor.

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When your dog runs away from you that is RUN OFF!

Question 23

Which two cities would have a warm climate all year long?

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Miami and San Diego

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Chicago and Minneapolis

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New York and Los Angeles

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Toronto and Tucson

Question 24

Which two cities have hot summers and cold winters?

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Chicago and New York

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Toronto and Dallas

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San Diego and Minneapolis

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Los Angeles and Albuquerque

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