Earth Science : The Water Cycle

The video explores the water cycle and its impact on weather, explaining processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and accumulation. It discusses how uneven heating of the Earth causes different weather patterns and types of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. The video also includes a song to reinforce the water cycle concepts.

What drives the water cycle on Earth?

• The sun's energy

• The Earth's rotation

• The ocean currents

• The moon's gravitational pull

Why does precipitation occur in places other than over water bodies?

• Because of the Earth's magnetic field

• Because the Earth is flat

• Due to the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

• Due to the rotation of the Earth

What causes wind to blow from one area to another?

• The difference in air pressure

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The rotation of the Earth

How does snow form in the atmosphere?

• When water vapor turns directly into ice

• When hailstones break apart

• When rain freezes on the ground

• When sleet melts and refreezes

What is the main difference between sleet and hail?

• Sleet is larger than hail

• Hail is light and fluffy

• Hail forms through repeated cycles in the cloud

• Sleet is formed in warm air