Water Cycle and Weather

What is precipitation?

• A form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water evaporating from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

• A measurement of the amount of water in the soil.

How do clouds form?

• Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

• Clouds are formed by the evaporation of water from the ground.

• Clouds are created by the accumulation of dust particles in the atmosphere.

• Clouds form when air pressure increases and traps moisture.

Why is it important to monitor local weather and climate?

• To prepare for changes and manage water resources

• To predict stock market trends

• To enhance social media engagement

• To improve local cuisine

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

• The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

• The sun cools the water, causing it to condense into clouds.

• The sun absorbs all the water in the cycle, preventing evaporation.

• The sun creates rain by cooling the air around it.

What is climate?

• Climate refers to the short-term variations in weather conditions.

• Climate is the average weather conditions over a few days.

• Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

• Climate is the immediate atmospheric conditions at a specific time.

What is condensation?

• The process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water, forming clouds.

• The process of water evaporating into vapor due to heat.

• The process of ice melting into water.

• The process of water being absorbed by soil.

What is weather?

• Weather refers to the long-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place.

• Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

• Weather is the average climate of a region over many years.

• Weather is the study of atmospheric phenomena and their effects on the environment.

What happens during a rainstorm?

• Water droplets in clouds become heavy and fall to the ground as precipitation.

• The sun shines brightly and the temperature rises.

• Clouds dissipate and the sky clears up.

• Strong winds blow away the clouds without any rain.

What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice due to low temperatures.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by soil and plants.

• Evaporation is the process of water being converted into electricity.

What is the importance of studying rainfall amounts?

• It helps scientists understand weather patterns, climate change, and water availability.

• It allows for the prediction of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

• It is primarily used to forecast stock market trends.

• It helps in determining the best time for planting crops.