BCA: 7th Grade: Science: Weather, Climate, & Water Cycling

What is the driving force in the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Stars

• Moon

What is the first step in the water cycle?

• Collection

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

What happens to water vapor in the sky?

• It condenses to form clouds

• It disappears

• It evaporates

• It freezes

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What form does water take when it comes down to the Earth from the clouds?

• Vapor

• Solid ice

• Gas

• Liquid

What is the process by which a liquid is converted into vapour?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What refers to any of the forms in which water falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground?

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather and climate are the same thing

• Weather refers to long-term average conditions, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions

• Weather refers to atmospheric conditions in the morning, while climate refers to conditions in the evening

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions

What is the average period of time used to determine climate?

• 1-5 years

• 30-40 years

• 10-20 years

• 50-60 years

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Sunshine

• Pressure

• Humidity