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Wind, Hydrologic Cycle, Ocean Currents, And Elevation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___________________ is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor. __________________ is the primary pathway that water moves from the liquid state back into the water cycle as atmospheric water

a)

Transpiration

b)

Deposition

c)

Percolation

d)

Evaporation

2.

_____________________ is water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail. It is the primary connection in the water cycle that provides for the delivery of atmospheric water to the Earth. Most ________________ falls as rain.

a)

Snowmelt runoff

b)

Precipitation

c)

Surface runoff

d)

Evaporation

3.
Process of water vapor changing into a liquid
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration 
4.
The energy source that allows the water cycle to occur
a)
batteries
b)
the sun
c)
solar panels 
d)
gasoline 
5.
Wind is caused mainly by air pressure differences that result from...
a)
a. uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.
b)
b. absorption of ultraviolet radiation by Earth's land masses.
c)
c. radiation of heat from Earth's land masses to water bodies.
d)
d. rotation of Earth on its axis.
6.
Which statement correctly defines wind?
a)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
b)
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
c)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
d)
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
7.
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
a)
the moon
b)
the sun
c)
the Earth's surface
d)
the rotation of the Earth
8.
Land and water absorb and release the sun’s heat in different ways. One result of this is a sea breeze. Which statement is true of sea breezes?
a)
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
b)
They originate in the day and blow toward the water.
c)
They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.
d)
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
9.

What causes differences in air pressure?

a)

even heating of the Earth

b)

Even cooling of the earth

c)

uneven heating of the earth

d)

global warming

10.

What is the windward side of a mountain?

a)

Normally the side closest to water. It is the side that the wind is going to hit first.

b)

Opposite side of the mountain. The “sheltered” side of the mountain that does not receive wind.

c)

The top of the mountain

11.

What happens to air as it goes up?

a)

It is expanded and the temperature drops.

b)

It is compressed and the temperature rises.

c)

It warms up.

12.

What happens to air as it goes down?

a)

It cools off.

b)

It is compressed and the temperature rises.

c)

It is expanded and the temperature drops.

13.
Currents that are far beneath the surface
a)
deep ocean currents
b)
surface currents
c)
current
d)
global winds
14.
Surface currents move because of trade winds and westerlies
a)
false
b)
true
15.

How does the rotation of the earth affect ocean currents?

a)

Warm water flows away from the equator, and cold water flows back to the equator.

b)

Cold water flows away from the equator, and warm water flows back to the equator.

c)

none of the above