Water Cycle Reading

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

• The sun cools the water, preventing evaporation.
• The sun absorbs water from the ground.
• The sun creates clouds without affecting water movement.
• The sun drives the water cycle by providing energy for evaporation.

Describe how water changes state in the water cycle.

• Water changes state by freezing, melting, and boiling.
• Water changes state through filtration, absorption, and evaporation.
• Water changes state in the water cycle through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Water changes state via sublimation, condensation, and solidification.

Why is the water cycle important for living things on land?

• It helps in the formation of clouds only.
• It is primarily important for aquatic life.
• It has no impact on soil quality.
• The water cycle is important because it provides fresh water, supports plant growth, and maintains ecosystems.

Explain how the temperature of the air affects the type of precipitation that falls.

• Precipitation is only affected by humidity levels.
• Air temperature has no impact on precipitation types.
• All precipitation forms are the same regardless of temperature.
• The type of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet) depends on air temperature.

What can a meteorologist learn from a barometer, and how can this information help forecast the weather?

• A barometer measures temperature changes for weather forecasting.
• Meteorologists use barometers to predict humidity levels only.
• A barometer indicates wind speed, which is crucial for weather predictions.
• A meteorologist can learn about atmospheric pressure changes, which helps forecast weather patterns.

For each pair of locations, circle the one that is likely to have more snow. a. A high mountaintop or a town at the base of the mountain. b. A coastal city in North America or an inland city in North America. c. A forest near the equator or a forest far from the equator.

• A high mountaintop or a town at the base of the mountain.

• A coastal city in North America or an inland city in North America.

• A forest near the equator or a forest far from the equator.

Describe how latitude, altitude, distance from bodies of water, and landforms affect climate.

• Latitude only affects temperature, not precipitation.
• Altitude has no impact on climate variations.
• Distance from bodies of water is irrelevant to climate changes.
• Latitude, altitude, distance from bodies of water, and landforms significantly influence climate by affecting temperature, precipitation, and seasonal variations.