Unit 3 Patterns of Change Study Guide Part 2

What would be the best way to model the energy source for the water cycle?

• Heat the cup on a hot plate.

• Slide the cup back and forth.

• Shake the cup up and down.

• Place the cup in a sunny area.

Which process in the water cycle involves water falling from clouds as rain, snow, or hail?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Which stage of the water cycle is responsible for forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What is the process called when water from plants turns into vapor?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which stage of the water cycle is directly affected by the Sun's heat?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What is the term for water moving from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the final stage of the water cycle where water gathers in bodies of water?

• Collection

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which of the following best describes climate?

• The weather forecast for tomorrow

• The typical weather in a region over many years

• The temperature at noon

• The amount of rain in a single storm

Which of the following is a characteristic of weather?

• It changes daily.

• It remains constant for decades.

• It is the same everywhere.

• It only includes temperature.

What is the study of weather called?

• Meteorology

• Biology

• Geography

• Astronomy