Weather and the Water Cycle Quiz

What is evaporation?

• The process by which a liquid turns into a gas

• The process by which a gas turns into a solid

• The process by which a solid turns into a gas

• The process by which a gas turns into a liquid

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What is condensation?

• The process by which liquid water is changed into water vapor.

• The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into ice.

• The process by which air is changed into water vapor.

• The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What are the stages of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run off, infiltration and collection

• Spring, summer, fall, and winter

• Freezing, melting, boiling, and sublimation

• Sunrise, sunset, noon, and midnight

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Puddles disappear. Why?

• The moon evaporates them.

• The sun evaporates them.

• Puddles don't like to be on the ground

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What is a rain gauge used for?

• To count the number of clouds

• To measure the wind speed

• To measure the amount of rainfall

• To track the temperature of the air

Which month received the most rainfall?

• September

• December

• October

• November

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The students in Mrs. Willis' class want to measure how long a piece of paper is. What do they need to measure that?

• ruler

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

Fili wants to see how fast he can run around the playground. What tool should he use?

• a football

• a timer

• a ruler

• a pencil

If you see cumulus clouds and dark thunderheads what is the weather prediction?

• Sunny skies

• cold front

• Thunderstorms and heavy rain because of the dark clouds

• warm front

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What does High pressure mean?

• dark clouds

• warm weather

• clear skies

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