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water cycle and weather

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An instrument that determines the direction from which the wind is blowing is called a(n) ______________.
a)
anemometer
b)
wind sock
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
2.
This tool measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere.
a)
weather satellite
b)
weather map
c)
hygrometer
d)
weather balloon
3.
A(n) ________________ measures air pressure.
a)
anemometer
b)
thermometer
c)
barometer
d)
hygrometer
4.
A tool that measures wind speed is called a(n) ________________.
a)
wind vane
b)
wind sock
c)
hygrometer
d)
anemometer
5.

A(n) __________________ is used to photograph and track large-scale air movements.

a)
weather balloon
b)
weather satellite
c)
weather map
d)
sling psychrometer
6.
This weather tool measures air temperature.
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
anemometer
d)
hygrometer
7.
Which best explains why runoff is important?
a)
It returns water to other locations on Earth
b)
It increases the chance of flooding
c)
It makes evaporation occur faster
d)
It increases condensation
8.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
9.

When heat causes water changes to a gas

a)

evaporation

b)

precipitation

c)

transpiration

d)

condensation

10.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
11.
What is A?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
12.
What is B?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
13.
What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff
14.
What is water vapor?
a)

Water on the land

b)
Water in the air (atmosphere)
c)
Water in plants
d)

Water in the water

15.

What is  D?

a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
16.
What is water vapor doing when it changes to water?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff
17.

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

a)

The moon

b)

The heat from our home in the winter all around the world

c)

The sun

d)

Heat generated solely from the core of the earth

18.

What are formed when water vapor condenses?

a)

Clouds

b)

Mountains

c)

Transpiration

d)

Valleys

19.

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

a)

sleet

b)

hail

c)

snow

d)

all of the above

20.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
d)

water spout

21.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
d)

hurricane

22.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
d)

tornado

23.

A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds

a)

blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado

24.

A large storm that forms over warm ocean water with strong winds that blow in a circular pattern

a)

blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado

25.

Small, funnel-shaped storm with very high wind speeds

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

26.

Which is an image of a tornado?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

Which is an image of a hurricane?

a)
b)
c)
d)
28.

Which is an image of a thunderstorm?

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

During a tornado, you should...

a)

stay in your car

b)

find a safe place away from windows

c)

drive to the hospital

d)

walk your dog

30.

A long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and heavy snow fall

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

31.

What should you do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

a)

Take shelter under a tree.

b)

Stay inside and away from windows.

c)

Travel towards the coast.

d)

jump in the swimming pool

32.

What is the best safety procedure for a hurricane?

a)

Stay in a basement until the hurricane is over.

b)

Travel away from the coast.

c)

Stay in your car.

d)

go outside and see it

33.

When lightning moves through the air, the air gets very hot. The hot air expands rapidly. As it expands it forms a sound wave called ______________.

a)

thunder

b)

clouds

c)

lightning

d)

hail

34.

Tornadoes that form over water or move from land to water are called

a)

hurricanes

b)

water spout

c)

tornadoes

d)

twisters

35.

When weather conditions favor thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, be prepared. This is called a tornado

a)

watch

b)

warning

c)

no idea

36.

When a tornado has been sighted or indicated by a weather radar. This is called a tornado

a)

watch

b)

warning

c)

help!

37.

What is C?

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

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