Science Gr 7 Unit 6 Superstorm of 1993 Pretest

Weather patterns can help fuel the movement of what on Earth?

• oil

• land

• water

• sunlight

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Heat energy in the atmosphere always moves in which direction?

• from cloudy to clear regions

• from low pressure to high pressure regions

• from low temperature to high temperature areas

• from high temperature to low temperature areas

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Where is groundwater found?

• in underground rock

• in the top layer of soil

• in ponds, lakes, and rivers

• on the surface of Earth

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The transformation of water vapor to a liquid form is called ____.

• sublimation

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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How are the components of air related to the water cycle?

• Dust and sand absorb moisture in the air.

• Water vapor in the air condenses and falls as rain.

• Nitrogen and oxygen are taken out of the air by rain.

• Ozone helps clouds remain high in the atmosphere.

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All of the following are forms of precipitation except one. Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?

• snow

• sleet

• fog

• rain

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Which part of the water cycle is represented by snow beginning to fall in Denver, Colorado?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Storage

• Evaporation

What process of the water cycle begins to occur when storm clouds form in western Kansas?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Storage

• Evaporation

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Which part of the water cycle increases the water level in a lake after weeks of heavy rains?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Storage

• Evaporation

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During a humid summer day around Lake Superior, which part of the water cycle is most active?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Storage

• Evaporation

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