Quizs: DS6 Big Idea 3 Week 1: Weather

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

• Atmosphere

• Solar Energy

• Convection Current

• Humidity

Which term describes the falling of water, in any form, from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• Precipitation

• Humidity

• Solar Energy

• Convection Current

What is the process by which the atmosphere releases energy in the form of heat?

• Condense

• Radiate

• Evaporate

• Precipitation

What is the term for the circular flow of a substance due to pressure and temperature differences?

• Convection Current

• Precipitation

• Radiate

• Humidity

Which of the following is a form of energy from the sun?

• Humidity

• Solar Energy

• Convection Current

• Atmosphere

What is the term for the process where water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporate

• Condense

• Radiate

• Solar Energy

Which process involves the change of water from a liquid to a gas?

• Condense

• Evaporate

• Radiate

• Precipitation

What is the term used to describe the amount of water vapor present in the air?

• Precipitation

• Humidity

• Solar Energy

• Convection Current