Quiz about Sun

Question 1

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

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run off

Question 2

what does the #4 show in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

precipitation

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condensation

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evaporation

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run off

Question 3

Which stage does the #3 show in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

condensation

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evaporation

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precipitation

Answer

run off

Question 4

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

The Sun causes water to change form and move

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The Sun splits the water molecules and they disappear

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The Sun causes clouds to form and they precipitate

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The Sun is not part of the water cycle

Question 5

What is evaporation?

Accepted Answer

The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.

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The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.

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The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Question 6

How is the Sun involved in the creation of clouds

Accepted Answer

Heat from the Sun warms the ocean, evaporating water. The vapor condenses forming clouds

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Heat from the Sun causes clouds to join over oceans.

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Light from the Sun causes water to condense, the water then evaporates to form clouds.

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Light from the Sun reflects water vapor forming clouds

Question 7

What is precipitation?

Accepted Answer

The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.

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The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.

Question 8

Which of the following events in the water cycle is an example of solar energy being absorbed?

Accepted Answer

Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean

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Snow falling to the ground

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Clouds releasing rain in the desert

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Water vapor condensing and forming giant clouds

Question 9

What is condensation?

Accepted Answer

The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.

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The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.

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The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Question 10

Which of the following events in the water cycle is an example of solar energy being absorbed? (5.8B)

Accepted Answer

Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean

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Water vapor condensing to form clouds

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Rain freezing as it falls toward the ground

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Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain

Question 11

The diagram shows the process of evaporation over the ocean. What is the most likely effect of this process on the land areas nearby? (5.8B)

Accepted Answer

Increased precipitation

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Increased drought conditions

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Decreased erosion of the shoreline

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Decreased solar energy

Question 12

This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the sun and the ocean that results in clouds forming near the beach? (5.8B)

Accepted Answer

Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.

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Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.

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Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.

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Light from the sun decreases the amount of water vapor in the air over the ocean.

Question 13

The model shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle? (5.8B)

Accepted Answer

The sun to provide energy for evaporation

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Soil to trap water from runoff

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Rocks to release thermal energy

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Plants to provide oxygen in the atmosphere

Question 14

The picture shows a cumulonimbus cloud forming over an ocean. Which statement best explains how the sun and the ocean interact to form a cumulonimbus cloud? (5.8B)

Accepted Answer

Heat from the sun warms the ocean, causing the water to evaporate. The water vapor then condenses to form a cumulonimbus cloud.

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Heat from the sun causes clouds in the area to gather over the ocean and form one large cumulonimbus cloud.

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Light from the sun shines on the ocean, causing water vapor to condense. The water then evaporates to form a cumulonimbus cloud.

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Light from the sun causes ocean water to reflect water vapor into the air and gather over the ocean into a cumulonimbus cloud.

Question 15

The pictures show a sidewalk at three different times on the same day. The changes were caused by the weather. Which table best describes the changes that most likely occurred between 6 am and noon? (4.8B)

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 16

A diagram of the stages in the water cycle is shown. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N? (4.8B)

Accepted Answer

Water flowing downhill

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Fog forming along a highway

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The water level of a lake decreasing

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Dark clouds forming in the sky

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