Exploring Weather and the Water Cycle

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Collection

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Which tool is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth

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Which weather tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

How does a cold front affect the weather?

• It usually brings warm and dry weather.

• It often brings cooler temperatures and storms.

• It causes the temperature to rise significantly.

• It has no effect on the weather.

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Why do clouds form in the sky?

• Because the air is too dry.

• Because water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets.

• Because the sun heats the ground.

• Because the wind blows them into the sky.

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What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• It stays the same.

• It fluctuates randomly.

How can you tell if a weather system is a high-pressure system?

• It usually brings cloudy and rainy weather.

• It often brings clear skies and calm weather.

• It causes strong winds and storms.

• It has no effect on the weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Explain why the water cycle is important for life on Earth.

• It helps plants grow by providing sunlight.

• It distributes water, which is essential for all living organisms.

• It creates wind patterns that cool the Earth.

• It prevents the Earth from getting too hot.

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