Science: Spiral Review #1

Which stage of the water cycle involves water changing from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What tool is used to measure temperature in weather observations?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

Which phase of the moon comes after the new moon?

• Full moon

• Waxing crescent

• Waning gibbous

• Third quarter

What is the main source of energy for the food chain?

• Water

• Sun

• Soil

• Wind

Which of the following best describes condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapor cools and changes into liquid droplets

• Water flows into rivers and lakes

• Water heats up and turns into vapor

• Water falls from clouds as rain

If a plant is eaten by a rabbit, and the rabbit is eaten by a fox, which of the following correctly shows the flow of energy?

• Fox → Rabbit → Plant

• Plant → Rabbit → Fox

• Rabbit → Plant → Fox

• Plant → Fox → Rabbit

Which weather instrument would you use to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

Explain what happens to water after it falls to the ground as precipitation in the water cycle.

• It immediately evaporates back into the air.

• It collects in bodies of water and may eventually evaporate.

• It turns into ice and stays on the ground forever.

• It disappears completely.

A student observes that the moon appears to be getting smaller each night. What phase is the moon entering?

• Waxing

• Waning

• New moon

• Full moon

A pond dries up during a hot summer. Using your knowledge of the water cycle, explain why this happens and what process is responsible.

• The water is absorbed by plants through condensation.

• The water evaporates due to heat from the sun.

• The water freezes and turns into ice.

• The water is blown away by the wind.