Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle Quiz

What is the first stage of the water cycle?

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• The main difference is the color of the sky

• The main difference is the timescale: weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

• The main difference is the type of precipitation

• The main difference is the location on the Earth's surface

How is sleet different from hail?

• Sleet is a mixture of rain and snow, while hail is formed by layers of ice in thunderstorm clouds.

• Sleet is formed in thunderstorm clouds, while hail is formed in regular rain clouds

• Sleet is made of pure ice, while hail is made of snow and rain

• Sleet only occurs in warm weather, while hail only occurs in cold weather

What type of precipitation is snow?

• Plasma

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

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What type of precipitation is hail?

• Snow

• Solid precipitation

• Fog

• Liquid precipitation

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What is an example of weather with clear skies and sunshine?

• Snowy

• Rainy

• Sunny

• Cloudy

What word describes the general (average) weather of an area over a long period of time?

• Weather

• Meteorology

• Climate

• Clouds

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For what is a rain gauge used?

• to allow for sunshine to transfer heat energy

• to take pictures of flooded areas

• collect the size of clouds

• to collect and measure rainfall

What is referred to the continuous movement of water throughout the environment?

• Landforms

• The Water Cycle

• Fossil Fuels

• Natural Resources

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