Science Quiz 8.5 - 8.8 Understanding Weather

Match the following terms to their definitions.

• Evaporation

• Any form of water which falls from the sky to the earth

• Water runoff

• The process by which liquid water becomes water vapor

• Condensation

• The process by which water vapor changes back into very tiny droplets of liquid water

• Water cycle

• Precipitation that eventually trickles into streams

• Precipitation

• The movement of water from the earth to the air and back again

Answer explanation

Types of precipitation that are water in solid form are snow, sleet, and hail. The temperature at which water freezes is called the freezing point at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Label the water cycle.

a

b

c

d

Precipitation

Evaporation

Water Runoff

Condensation

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List the four main processes of the water cycle in order.

• Water Runoff

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Answer explanation

Water does not condense easily unless it has something on which to condense. Tiny droplets of water condense on the particles of dust that are in the air, causing clouds to form.

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Name the energy source that controls the water-cycle process.

• Sun's Heat Energy

• Oil

• Wind Power

• Natural Gas

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Match the following terms to their definition.

• Blizzard

• A seasonal wind that can bring heavy rain to some places in southern Asia

• Tornado

• A cyclone that develops over hot land

• Monsoon

• Notification that a tornado has been spotted

• Tornado Warnings

• Notification that conditions are right for tornado formation

• Tornado Watch

• A severe snowstorm causing colder temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow

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Blizzards can cause (a)   conditions, meaning people cannot see what is in front of them because of whirling snow.

• blackout

• whiteout

(a)   forecasts are the most reliable.

• Short-range

• Long-range

Answer explanation

Short-range forecasts are based on current information.

Extended forecasts are not as detailed and are based on patterns.

What is a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity?

• Front

• Air Mass

• Trend

• Cyclone

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What is the boundary between two different air masses called?

• Storm Surge

• Pressure

• Jet Stream

• Front

Answer explanation

A front usually causes LOW pressure and precipitation.

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Match the following terms to their definition.

• Thunderhead

• The most severe type of tropical cyclone; begins over a warm ocean

• Storm surge

• The rise of ocean water surrounding a hurricane

• Hurricane

• A thick, dark storm cloud

• Cyclone

• A storm that begins to rotate around a low-pressure area

• Thunderstorm

• A heavy storm that brings heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning

Answer explanation

A hurricane gets its energy from a warm ocean and will sometimes weaken over colder water or over land.

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