Weather and Natural Phenomena Quiz

Which image shows precipitation?

• Image A

• Image B

• Image C

• Image D

Answer explanation

Precipitation - water falling from cloud

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Which image shows transpiration?

• Image A

• Image B

• Image C

• Image D

Answer explanation

transpiration - trees sweating

Which image best represents solar energy?

• Image A

• Image B

• Image C

• Image D

Answer explanation

solar - sun

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Which image shows surface runoff?

• Image A

• Image B

• Image C

• Image D

Answer explanation

runoff - moving water to bigger body of water

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Which image does NOT show an example of condensation?

• Grass with dew

• Cloud

• Sun

• Glass of water with droplets

Answer explanation

condensation - gas cooling down to turn back into a liquid

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Which image shows an example of evaporation?

• A. Puddle

• B. Dry Lake

• C. Snowflakes

• D. Sun

Answer explanation

evaporation - liquid to a gas by heating

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Which image shows the source of energy for the water cycle?

• Cloud

• Layers of the earth

• Water droplet

• Sun

Answer explanation

where does it get energy from

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What occurs during percolation?

• Water evaporates.

• Water vapor condenses.

• Water seeps underground.

• Water runs off into an ocean or lake.

Answer explanation

collect underground

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What is groundwater?

• The release of water from the clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• Water from precipitation that is stored in the pores of soil and rock

• Water frozen in a glacier

• A collection of water in lakes and oceans

Answer explanation

ground water - water under the ground

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What is a water vapor?

• Water in a liquid state

• Water in a solid state

• Water in a gas state

• Water that is underground

Answer explanation

water vapor = water in gas form after being heated

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