FSSA Review Earth Science #1

How do human activities impact the water cycle?

• Human activities have no effect on the water cycle.

• Human activities can enhance the natural water cycle by increasing precipitation.

• Human activities, such as deforestation and urbanization, can alter the natural water cycle by affecting evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• Human activities only affect the water cycle in urban areas.

How does temperature affect air pressure?

• Higher temperatures lead to higher air pressure.

• Higher temperatures generally lead to lower air pressure, while cooler temperatures can increase air pressure.

• Temperature has no effect on air pressure.

• Cooler temperatures lead to lower air pressure.

What is the significance of precipitation in the water cycle?

• It causes droughts and water shortages.

• It is crucial as it replenishes water sources, supports ecosystems, and influences weather patterns.

• It has no impact on the water cycle.

• It only affects temperature and not water availability.

What are the main types of precipitation?

• Rain, fog, mist, and dew

• Rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• Rain, thunder, lightning, and wind

• Rain, snow, frost, and drizzle

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

• The Sun cools the water, preventing evaporation.

• The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by turning liquid water into vapor.

• The Sun absorbs all the water in the cycle.

• The Sun creates clouds that hold water vapor.

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

• Clouds are formed by evaporation and are essential for water storage.

• Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation, returning water to the Earth's surface.

• Clouds are formed by freezing and are essential for soil moisture.

• Clouds are formed by sublimation and are essential for groundwater recharge.

How do ocean currents influence air pressure?

• They have no effect on air pressure.

• They influence temperature and humidity, leading to changes in weather patterns.

• They only affect ocean temperatures, not air pressure.

• They create high-pressure systems that stabilize weather.

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• The process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

• The process of water evaporating from the surface of the earth into the atmosphere.

• The process of water being absorbed by plants and released into the atmosphere.

• The process of rain falling from clouds back to the earth's surface.

What is climate?

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

• Climate is the average weather conditions over a short period.

• Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

• Climate is the same as weather, focusing only on temperature.

How do landforms influence weather patterns?

• Landforms have no effect on weather patterns.

• Landforms can affect wind patterns and precipitation, leading to varied weather conditions in different areas.

• Landforms only influence temperature, not precipitation.

• Landforms are irrelevant to weather changes.