Water and Weather Quiz

Which process causes wind?

• ocean currents

• differences in elevation

• condensation in the atmosphere

• the uneven heating of Earth by the sun

What causes some areas of Earth to receive less intense solar energy than others?

• mass of Earth

• density of Earth

• curvature of Earth

• elevation of Earth

Which unit is used in predicting temperature?

• liters (L)

• grams (g)

• millimeters (mm)

• degrees Celsius (°C)

This body of water absorbs energy from the sun. Some water evaporates from the body of water, and this affects the climate and weather on either side of the mountain. Which point indicates where the vegetation will be most plentiful?

• point R

• point S

• point T

• point W

Norfolk, Virginia, is a seaport on the James River, just off Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Covington, Virginia, is in the western part of the state near West Virginia. Which city would you expect to have warmer average winter temperatures?

• Norfolk, because it is nearer the ocean

• Covington, because it is nearer the ocean

• Norfolk, because it is farther from the ocean

• Covington, because it is farther from the ocean

Condensation is part of the water cycle and also plays a role in the weather. Which description defines condensation?

• water turning from a vapor into rain droplets

• water turning into water vapor in an ocean or lake

• water turning from a liquid into ice on a winter road

• water turning from ice to liquid as salt is applied to a road

Visitors to the Southeastern United States sometimes complain about the high humidity. What does high humidity indicate?

• cool temperatures

• a high-pressure system

• an approaching cold front

• high amount of water vapor in the air

The diagram represents three processes in the water cycle. Which arrow or arrows represent a change of state from a liquid to a gas caused by the sun’s energy?

• arrow A

• arrow B

• arrow A and arrow B

• arrow B and arrow C

A deep ocean current forms when ocean water becomes denser and sinks. The map shows a deep ocean current. Based on the illustration, which statement describes the relationship between density and temperature?

• Cold water is denser than warm water.

• Warm water is denser than cold water.

• Warm and cold water have equal densities.

• The density of water is not affected by temperature.