Clouds, Weather and Climate

What is the main characteristic of weather?

• long period of time

• short period of time

• severe weather

• the five climates zones

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What is climate?

• long-term pattern of weather in an area.

• short-term pattern of weather in an area.

• The five Climate Zones

• Medium-pattern of weather in an area.

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Which of the following factors or elements DO NOT affect weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Wind Vane

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On a summer day which clouds are most likely to bring rain?

• thin, fluffy clouds
• red clouds at sunset
• thick, dark-gray clouds
• clouds that look like white sheep

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Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from 

• evaporation from oceans.
• evaporation from soil.
• transpiration from plants.
• the burning of fossil fuels. 

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Which type of clouds are thin and wispy, forming high in the sky and made out of ice crystals?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

Which statement best describes how a cloud is formed?

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and condenses.

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and condenses.

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and evaporates.

• The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and evaporates.

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Where are stratus clouds located in the sky?

• Hight

• Medium

• Low

• High and Medium

What part of the water cycle helps wet clothes dry quickly?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Run Off

• Precipitation

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What must happen to water vapor before it can rain?

• Water vapor must freeze

• Water vapor must evaporate

• Water vapor must condense

• Water vapor must run off

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