Types of Rain Quiz

What causes rain to form in the troposphere?

• Water vapor condenses into liquid

• Air parcels sink to the ground

• Sunlight evaporates water

• Clouds disappear

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Where is Hilo located?

• On the western side of Hawaii

• On the eastern side of Hawaii

• In the middle of Hawaii

• On the southern side of Hawaii

How much rain does Hilo receive each year?

• Less than 10 inches

• About 50 inches

• More than 100 inches

• Exactly 75 inches

What direction does the wind almost always blow toward Hilo?

• From the mountains

• From the ocean

• From the desert

• From the north

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What is the main factor in Hilo's weather?

• The desert landscape

• The high mountain peaks

• The flat plains

• The urban area

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What is the role of landforms in orographic rain?

• They block the rain

• They force air parcels to rise

• They cool the air

• They absorb the rain

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What happens to warm, moist air as it moves toward Hilo?

• It cools and condenses

• It heats up and rises

• It stays warm and dry

• It evaporates completely

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What is the result of air parcels losing energy as they rise?

• They form clouds and rain

• They become warmer

• They evaporate

• They disappear

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What is the climate like just a few miles away from Hilo?

• Very wet

• Desert-like

• Tropical

• Snowy

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What is the main cause of the desert landscape near Hilo?

• Lack of mountains

• Rain shadow effect

• High temperatures

• Ocean currents

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