Weather Patterns - REVIEW

In which season do we typically experience colder temperatures, snow, and shorter days?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Fall

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Which of the following describes precipitation in weather?

• Water that falls from the clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• Air that moves across the ground creating wind.

• The heat from the sun that makes the ground warm.

• The movement of water from the oceans into the clouds.

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What is the process called when water from lakes and oceans turns into water vapor and rises into the air?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Pollution

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After water evaporates into the air, what happens next in the water cycle?

• The water vapor turns into clouds through condensation.

• The water vapor changes into snow and falls back to Earth.

• The water vapor stays in the air forever.

• The water vapor turns into a puddle on the ground.

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In which season do we experience a lot of flowers blooming, warmer temperatures, and longer days?

• Winter

• Fall

• Summer

• Spring

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How does air help move weather patterns around the Earth?

• It keeps the temperature the same everywhere.

• It moves clouds, rain, and wind across the sky.

• It prevents the sun from shining.

• It changes the seasons and makes it snow.

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What is the main source of heat that affects the weather on Earth?

• The moon

• The sun

• The wind

• The stars

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When wind moves quickly, it can create strong storms. What do we call a storm with strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning?

• A thunderstorm

• A snowstorm

• A light drizzle

• A calm, sunny day

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When does the water in clouds fall as rain, snow, or hail?

• When the water vapor in the clouds becomes too heavy.

• When the temperature increases suddenly.

• When the clouds are very far away from the Earth.

• When the sun dries up the clouds.

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Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor turning into liquid and forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Collection

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