Water Cycle

Which types of clouds are associated with Precipitation?

• Cirrus and Stratus

• Stratus and Cumuls

• Cirrus and Cumulonimbus

• Stratus and Cumulonimbus

Answer explanation

Stratus clouds are typically associated with light precipitation, while Cumulonimbus clouds are linked to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Therefore, Stratus and Cumulonimbus are the correct types of clouds associated with precipitation.

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During which stage is a cloud formed?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Answer explanation

A cloud is formed during the condensation stage when water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid droplets, creating clouds. This process is essential in the water cycle.

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The stage in the water cycle where water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Answer explanation

The correct answer is evaporation, which is the process where water changes from a liquid state to a gas (water vapor) due to heat. This is a key stage in the water cycle.

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What type of precipitation would we expect when the temperature is at 25 degrees Fahrenheit?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

Answer explanation

At 25 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature is below freezing, making snow the expected type of precipitation. Rain would not form, and while sleet and hail can occur, snow is the most common at this temperature.

Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

Answer explanation

Cumulonimbus clouds are towering and dense, forming in unstable atmospheric conditions, and are directly associated with thunderstorms, producing heavy rain, lightning, and severe weather.

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• provide heat energy for evaporation

• provide heat energy for condensation

• dry out the soil for runoff to occur

• provide thermal energy for accumulation

Answer explanation

The sun provides heat energy for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle. This energy causes water from oceans, lakes, and rivers to turn into vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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Which stage of the water cycle returns water to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Answer explanation

Precipitation is the stage of the water cycle that returns water to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere, occurring in forms such as rain, snow, or sleet.

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Which stage of the water cycle is modeled when water droplets form on the clear plastic?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Answer explanation

The formation of water droplets on clear plastic occurs when water vapor cools and changes into liquid, which is the process of condensation. This is a key stage in the water cycle.

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Which stage of the water cycle is modeled when water droplets fall from the clear plastic?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

Answer explanation

The stage of the water cycle modeled when water droplets fall from the clear plastic is precipitation. This occurs when condensed water vapor in the atmosphere becomes heavy enough to fall to the ground as droplets.

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What process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid droplets?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Run-off

• Evaporation

Answer explanation

The process in the water cycle where water vapor cools and transforms back into liquid droplets is called condensation. This occurs when warm, moist air rises and cools, leading to cloud formation.

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