Precipitation Quiz

What is precipitation?

• Water falling from the sky

• Water freezing on the ground

• Water evaporating from the ocean

• Water boiling in the clouds

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Which of the following is the most common form of precipitation?

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

• Rain

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How are snowflakes formed?

• By melting ice crystals

• By joining water droplets

• By evaporating from the ground

• By collecting layers of ice

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What causes hailstones to form?

• Melting snowflakes

• Heavy rainstorms

• Intense sunlight

• Strong winds in a thunderstorm

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Why is precipitation important for plants and trees?

• It helps them produce oxygen

• It provides them with the water they need

• It helps them grow by providing sunlight

• It protects them from predators

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What impact can heavy rainstorms have?

• Causing droughts

• Leading to floods

• Causing power outages

• Creating snowstorms

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What is the continuous movement of water on Earth called?

• Water cycle

• Waterfall

• Water flow

• Water movement

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Which animals depend on snow and ice for their homes and food?

• Lions and tigers

• Polar bears and penguins

• Elephants and giraffes

• Dolphins and whales

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What can too much precipitation cause?

• Droughts

• Fires

• Floods

• Earthquakes

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What happens when water vapor rises and cools down in the clouds?

• It turns into snowflakes

• It forms hailstones

• It creates rain

• It becomes sleet

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