What is the significance of the water cycle?

• It helps distribute water across the planet and supports all forms of life.

• It causes droughts and floods in various regions.

• It is responsible for the formation of clouds only.

• It has no impact on the environment.

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

• The sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water.

• The sun cools the water to form clouds.

• The sun absorbs water from the ground.

• The sun creates rain by cooling the air.

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What is evaporation?

• The process by which a liquid changes into a gas.

• The process of a gas turning into a liquid.

• The process of a solid turning into a liquid.

• The process of a liquid becoming solid.

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What are clouds made of?

• Tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air.

• Solid particles like dust and sand.

• Gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

• Liquid water in large droplets.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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

• Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weather is determined by geographical location, while climate is determined by altitude.

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What is a weather pattern?

• A random occurrence of weather events.

• A consistent and predictable sequence of weather conditions over time.

• A temporary change in weather conditions.

• A type of climate that varies seasonally.

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What factors can affect weather patterns?

• Temperature, humidity, wind, and geographical features.

• Time of day, cloud cover, and ocean currents.

• Seasonal changes, altitude, and human activity.

• Solar flares, lunar phases, and tectonic movements.

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Do all clouds produce rain?

• True

• False

• Only cumulonimbus clouds produce rain

• Only stratus clouds produce rain

Does liquid water have to cool down in order to evaporate?

• True

• False

• Only at high temperatures

• Only in low humidity

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Do all clouds contain water?

• True

• False

• Only some clouds contain water

• Clouds contain water only in certain conditions