Earth's Atmosphere Test Review

Which feature could be added to the model to represent evaporation? Choose the correct answer.

• a small stream of water flowing downward at an angle
• a garden showing the release of water vapor into the air by plants
• a decorative fountain overflowing with water as the raindrops fill its basin
• a small, drying puddle as the sun heats the water and changes it to water vapor

Select the model that correctly shows how convection currents occur in water.

• Model A
• Model B
• Model C
• Model D

Figure 1 shows a current of water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Figure 2 shows a pot of water heated on a stove. Select ALL of the statements that accurately describe the processes shown in these figures.

• A. In both figures convection is occurring.
• B. In Figure 1 the warm water is more than likely coming in from the equator.
• C. In both figures the movement of water is driven by heat.
• D. In both figures the water is heated from the deepest part of the water.
• E. In Figure 2 no current is created because there is not enough room for the cycle to continue.

Identify a process in the water cycle that is driven by the force of gravity.

• Precipitation
• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Warm Air Rising

The water cycle is also driven by heat from the sun and gravity. Match the claims with their correct response.

• Transpiration and Condensation

• The movement of water over the Earth's surface.

• Runoff

• The process of water seeping into the ground.

• Infiltration

• Water is pulled back down to earth by gravity in these parts of the Water Cycle.

• Precipitation, Runoff, and Infiltration

• Water is heated by the sun and rises in the atmosphere in these parts of the Water Cycle.

• Precipitation

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

What is A on the Water Cycle Image?

• Precipitation
• Run-off
• Infilltration
• Condensation
• Evaporation

What is B on the Water Cycle Image?

• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Run-off
• Infilltration
• Evaporation

What is C on the Water Cycle Image?

• Evaporation
• Precipitation
• Run-off
• Infiltration
• Condensation

What is D on the Water Cycle Image? (coming from the plants)

• Transpiration
• Precipitation
• Run-off
• Infilltration
• Condensation

What is E on the Water Cycle Image? (going down the surface of the mountain)

• Run-off
• Precipitation
• Infilltration
• Condensation
• Evaporation