TCI_Ch. 7_Water and the Weather

The water cycle is the movement of water through the Earth system and is driven by:

• • A. energy from the sun and by gravity.

• • B. ocean tides and by convection.

• • C. seasonal changes and by evaporation.

• • D. precipitation and by absorption into the ground.

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The amount of water vapor that air can hold depends on

• • A. its temperature.

• • B. cloud coverage.

• • C. the season and time of day.

• • D. how much wind is present.

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What force causes the downward movement of water as raindrops, snowflakes, hail, or sleet?

• • A. air resistance

• • B. friction

• • C. gravity

• • D. tension

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The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, known as _______, affects the way the air feels.

• • A. clouds

• • B. fog

• • C. humidity

• • D. precipitation

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Which statement about precipitation is true?

• • A. Precipitation must become heavy enough for gravity to overcome updrafts holding it aloft.

• • B. Precipitation is extremely light and is forced down to Earth only by downdrafts from storms.

• • C. Precipitation is not influenced by gravity; it is only influenced by temperature and humidity.

• • D. Precipitation is constantly pulled down by gravity, no matter what the weather conditions.

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Water also enters the atmosphere through ___________, or the evaporation of water from plant leaves.

• • A. condensation

• • B. dehydration

• • C. perspiration

• • D. transpiration

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When is the best time for dew to form?

• • A. right before a rainstorm

• • B. at night, as the air cools

• • C. during the day, in the late afternoon

• • D. when it is warm, as water evaporates

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Water vapor that crystallizes around the surface of dust particles or other ice crystals produce

• • A. clouds.

• • B. dew.

• • C. raindrops.

• • D. snowflakes.

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Why does a higher absolute humidity make the air feel muggy?

• • A. Because there are more air particles in the air.

• • B. Because there is more water vapor in the air.

• • C. Because air circulation is reduced, making the air still.

• • D. Because the sun's energy is reacting with the water vapor in the air.

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A cloud is a collection of ____________ that you can see.

• • A. warm air particles

• • B. atmospheric bands of energy

• • C. air pollution and bits of pollen

• • D. liquid water droplets or solid ice crystals

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