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Worksheets5th NC Weather
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Boston is 57 degrees and rainy.
NYC is 38 degrees and sunny.
Which statement is true?
NYC is dryer and warmer than Boston
NYC is cooler and dryer than Boston
Boston is cooler and wetter than NYC
Boston is cooler and dryer than NYC
Which statement is correct?
NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to earth's rotation and the jet stream
NC's weather mostly comes from the east due to earth's rotation and the jet stream
NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to the equator's drastic temperature changes
NC's weather mostly comes from the North due to the polar magnetism
Which of the following is most likely to change within just one day at the beach?
The climate changes
The jet stream changes
The water cycle changes
The wind direction changes
What type of cloud is MOST associated with thunderstorms?
cumulus
climateonimbus
cumulonimbus
stratus
In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?
Fun in the sun!
Snow showers
thunderstorms
light drizzle
What happens when a warm front collides with a cold front?
Warm air piles up, and the day is sunny and calm
warm air piles up causing precipitation
cold air shoots up through the air, causing tornadoes
Sunny and windy conditions
In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?
Cool and rainy
Warm and rainy
Cool and sunny
Hot and dry
What will the winds be like on a sunny day at the beach in NC in the summer?
cooler air over land will move towards the warmer air over the ocean
cooler air over the ocean will move towards the warmer air over land
the air stays still because it is the same temperature everywhere
warmer air over the ocean moves towards the cooler air over land
What is most responsible for causing winds to speed up or slow down in High Point, NC?
Changes in ocean currents
Changes in location
Changes in longitude
Changes in temperature
What mostly affects the direction that a hurricane takes off the coast of NC?
The cool waters of the Panama Canal
The warm westerly winds
The salty Pacific Ocean
The warm waters of the Gulf Stream
If the wind in NC changes directions, and comes from the North, what will be the change?
The temperatures will get warmer
The temperatures will get cooler
There will be no change because the air is still over NC
The temperatures will be hot, cold, hot, cold over and over
A stationary front is moving into NC. What type of weather can we likely expect?
Rain showers that last a long time.
Sunny for a few hours then thunderstorms
tornadoes
No change from the current weather
What absorbs heat and moves weather around earth?
The atmosphere and ocean currents
The ocean currents and deserts
The atmosphere and the rain forests
Ocean currents and continents
In the summer, you go outside and your skin feels sticky. You notice cumulus clouds getting taller. What weather can you soon expect?
Clear and cooling temperatures
An ice storm
A thunderstorm
Long periods of light drizzle
Why is it less likely to snow at Carolina Beach, NC than it is in High Point, NC?
The ocean keeps the atmosphere warmer
The ocean keeps the atmosphere drier
The ocean keeps the atmosphere cooler
The ocean has no affect on temperatures, so it's just luck.
What instruments are best for getting wind information?
anemometer and barometer
anemometer and vane
vane and rain gauge
thermometer and rain gauge
Which is most responsible for thunderstorms?
Low pressure and warm front
High Pressure and warm front
High pressure and cold front
Low pressure and cold front
Which is most responsible for long periods of light rain?
Low pressure and warm front
High pressure and warm front
Low pressure and cold front
High pressure and cold front
Which type of cloud is made of ice crystals, looks wispy, and indicate that a change in weather is coming?
cumulus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
stratus
What are most responsible for creating winds?
earth's rotation and conduction
earth's rotation and convection currents
the exosphere's temperatures and the Northern Lights
ocean currents and the stratospheric correlations
United States.
United States.
Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
blows to the land from the sea, brings cooler air to the beach, happens during the day
sea breeze
land breeze
beach breeze
prevailing westerlies
a warming of the Pacific ocean due to weak trade winds, floods/droughts occur, fish have to move, not many hurricanes
gulf stream
jet stream
El Nino
La Nina
measures air pressure
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
wind vane
ocean current that brings warm moist weather up the East coast
jet stream
polar stream
tropical stream
gulf stream
a cooling of the Pacific ocean, due to weak trade winds, floods/droughts occur, good for fishing, many hurricanes
La Nina
El Nino
El Gato
La Bolsa
Which is MOST responsible for uneven heating in the atmosphere?
radiation
convection
conduction
condensation
In which ways are evaporation and condensation similar?
Both cause decreases in air temperature
Both cause increases in air temperature
Both are caused by the warming of the atmosphere
Both are caused by changes in heat energy .
After a rain, a puddle of water remains on the sidewalk. After a day of sunshine, the puddle is gone. Which process is MOST responsible for the disappearance of the puddle?
precipitation
tranpiration
evaporation
condensation
What must occur before clouds can form?
water vapor must get warmer
water vapor must lose heat energy
Precipitation must begin to fall and run off
Transpiration must add water vapor to the atmosphere
One morning, Jane notices drops of water on the outside window. Later in the day, she notices that the drops have disappeared. What MOST LIKELY caused the drops to disappear?
The water condensed on the plants around the house.
Energy from the sun caused the water to evaporate.
The water cooled enough to turn into water vapor.
Wind blowing on the window turned the water into vapor.
The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will MOST LIKELY result?
clear skies and cold temperatures
clear skies and hot temperatures
cloudy skies and rainy weather
heavy snow and ice
Which process allows green plants to control the amount of water stored in their leaves?
photosynthesis
condensation
respiration
transpiration
The weather forecast indicates that a cold front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will MOST LIKELY result?
cold weather with a narrow band of precipitation can bring thunderstorms, hair, snow, tornadoes
clear skies and cold temperatures
Which statement is correct?
NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to earth's rotation and the jet stream
NC's weather mostly comes from the east due to earth's rotation and the jet stream
NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to the equator's drastic temperature changes
NC's weather mostly comes from the North due to the polar magnetism
What type of cloud is MOST associated with thunderstorms?
cumulus
climateonimbus
cumulonimbus
stratus
In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?
Fun in the sun!
Snow showers
thunderstorms
light drizzle
In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?
Cool and rainy
Warm and rainy
Cool and sunny
Hot and dry
What two factors are needed to measure wind?
direction and speed
temperature and speed
direction and temperature
temperature and humidity
Which is MOST responsible for uneven heating in the atmosphere?
radiation
convection
conduction
condensation
Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?
warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land
. warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean
warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land
warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
Which of these actions causes wind?
rotation of Earth on its axis
movement of air from water to land
uneven heating of Earth's surface
air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun
A student states that the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the students the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world mapsl
The local weather station is predicting that a warm front will pass through Charlotte, NC in two days. How will Charlotte's weather MOST LIKELY be affected by the passing of a warm front?
The wind speed will increase.
The air pressure will increase.
The temperature will increase.
Ohio often has the weather that Indiana recently had because weather in the United States tends to move from
north to south
south to north
west to east
east to west
Which types of winds cause weather in North Carolina?
polar easterlies
prevailing westerlies
prevailing easterlies
Which lists some effects of El Nino?
warmer temperatures and more rain
warmer temperatures and less rain
cooler temperatures and less rain
What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina's coastal climate?
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure systems?
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, which a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
How could La Nina affect weather during the summer in North Carolina?
It could decrease wind.
It could increase rainfall.
It could decrease rainfall.
Barbara looked our her window on the day of the school picnic. She saw cirrus clouds in the sky. Which kind of weather should she expect for the picnic?
fair weather
warmer weather
light rain
thunderstorms
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in the mid-latitudes?
Temperatures in the mid-latitudes vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
Temperatures in the mid-latitudes are consistently warm all year long.
Temperatures in the mid-latitudes are consistently cool all year long.
Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely present?
cirrus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
stratus
In which direction to prevailing westerlies flow?
from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
Which statement best explains how wind is formed?
Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.
Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with Earth, causing air to flow more freely.
Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
Which has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream?
size of clouds
amount of precipitation
differences in air temperatures
Which two factors are used to measure wind?
direction and speed
temperature and speed
direction and temperature
Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?
El Nino
La Nina
the jet stream
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will move into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?
stormy
sunny
snowy
hot
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the Eastern coast of the United States?
It causes temperatures to decrease.
It causes temperatures to increase.
It causes more overcast skies.
Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?
to increase citizens' knowledge about weather data
to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists
to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
What is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States?
The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States.
The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Which types of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
Throughout the year, there is usually some wind blowing at the beach during the day and night. What is the cause of these winds?
air flowing down mountains to the ocean
differences in the humidity over land and ocean
differences in the temperature of land and ocean
air flowing from the upper parts of the atmosphere
Michael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days, the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?
increasingly clear skies and more wind
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas in the mid latitudes?
Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm all year long.
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cool all year long.
A student needs about 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which answer choice best matches the estimate?
It is between 50 and 100 mL.
It is between 100 and 200 mL.
It is between 200 and 300 mL.
It is between 300 and 400 mL.
Which type of weather results from a warm front moving into an area?
The wind speed decreases, the temperature increases, and nimbus clouds appear.
The wind speed increases, the temperature decreases, and stratus clouds appear.
There is a change in wind direction, a decrease in temperature, and no clouds appear.
There is a change in wind direction, an increase in temperature, and stratus clouds appear.
Which conditions will result in high winds?
large differences in air pressure
heavy rains over several days
increase in evaporation rates
presence of cirrus clouds
What happens when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?
Temperature rises.
Temperature drops.
Temperature stays the same.
Temperature will drop; then rise.
This list shows Wind Conditions on January 7 for some cities in Texas:
Dallas: 10 km/h SE
El Paso: 18 km/h NE
Houston: 13 km/h NE
San Antonio: 16 km/h E
Which two cities have wind blowing in the same direction?
Dallas and El Paso
El Paso and Houston
San Antonio and Dallas
Houston and San Antonio
Which best explains why a nearby body of water tends to make local temperatures milder?
Water constantly releases heat into the air.
Water gains and loses heat more slowly than land.
Some water stays liquid when everything else is frozen.
When water is frozen it protects the nearby area from wind.
When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
cold and dry
fair and sunny
clear and humid
rainy and windy
Today the weather is rainy and warm. The weather forecast is that it will be cold during the night. Which will most likely be observed while the front moves through the area?
an increase in humidity
dry and clear conditions
winds blowing from the south
an increase in thunderstorms
Which is the most useful data scientists can use to help determine drought conditions?
weather radar and satellite pictures
wind speed records and temperature records
rainfall measurement and barometric pressure
rainfall measurement and lake and river water levels
Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?
rain gauge
barometer
anemometer
Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90 degrees Fahrenheit. At which time would the temperature be closest to 90 degrees?
6:00 am
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and preciptation.
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
Jane wants to measure the amount of precipitation in her backyard for the month of January. Which weather instrument should Jane use?
barometer
rain gauge
thermometer
weather vane
Here is the three-day weather forecast for Cincinnati, Ohio:
Day 1 Few showers 64 degrees Fahrenheit
Day 2 Sunny 66 degrees Fahrenheit
Day 3 Isolated Thunderstorms 72 degrees Fahrenheit
Day 4 ???
Which will most likely be the temperature on Day 4?
41 degrees Fahrenheit
56 degrees Fahrenheit
62 degrees Fahrenheit
70 degrees Fahrenheit
What determines the direction in which air masses flow across the United States?
the Gulf of Mexico
the Atlantic Ocean
the heat from the sun
the rotation of Earth
Which weather conditions are associated with El Nino?
increased temperature, increased precipitation
decreased temperature, increased precipitation
increased temperature, decreased precipitation
decreased temperature, decreased precipitation
Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?
east to west
north to south
south to west
west to east
Which causes North Carolina to experience an increase in winter precipitation?
El Nino
La Nina
trade winds
prevailing westerlies
Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?
Cloud types change.
Warm water no longer feeds them.
Rotation of the storm changes direction.
Which is most responsible for guiding the movement of different air masses across the United States?
the oceans
trade winds
the jet stream
easterly winds
Which best describes the Gulf Stream
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the each coast of Mexico
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?
El Nino
La Nina
the jet stream
Which types of winds cause weather in North Carolina?
polar easterlies
prevailing westerlies
prevailing easterlies
What type of weather does El Nino bring to the US?
warm temperatures and wet/rainy conditions
cool temperatures and wet/rainy conditions
warm temperatures and dry conditions
cool temperatures and dry conditions
Which direction do Polar Easterly winds blow?
West to East
East to West
North to South
South to North
In which direction do Prevailing Westerlies blow?
West to East
East to West
South to North
North to South
What direction do Trade Winds blow?
West to East
East to West
North to South
South to North
In which direction do jet streams flow?
West to East
East to West
North to South
South to North
Which type of air mass will bring warm, wet weather?
Continental Polar
Continental Tropical
Maritime Polar
Maritime Tropical
Which type of air mass will bring cool, dry weather?
Continental Polar
Continental Tropical
Maritime Polar
Maritime Tropical
What type of weather can we expect when we have a high pressure system?
cool, clear weather
sunny, wet weather
cloudy and rainy weather
thunderstorms and other severe weather
What type of weather can we expect if there is a low pressure system moving in?
cool, clear weather
hot and dry weather
cloudy and rainy weather
What temperature does it have to be for water to freeze and/or fall from the sky as snow or sleet?
0 degrees or above
20 degrees or below
32 degrees or below
42 degrees or above
How can we predict how wind will move?
From high pressure to low pressure
From low pressure to high pressure
From high elevation to low elevation
From low elevation to high elevation
What are the winds called that blow from the ocean toward land during the daytime?
Sea breezes
Land breezes
Ocean currents
Jet streams
What are the winds called that blow from the land toward ocean during nighttime?
Sea breezes
Land breezes
Ocean currents
Jet streams
What season will the Southern Hemisphere be experiencing in January?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Which best describes the climate along the equator?
The equator experiences extreme temperatures, varying from extremely hot to extremely cold
The equator remains consistently cool year round
The equator remains consistently warm year round
The equator has very mild temperatures all year
Which best describes the climate along the polar regions?
The poles are consistently cold year round
The poles are consistently warm year round
The poles have mild temperatures all year
The poles have extreme temperatures which can vary from very hot to very cold
Which winds do we experience living in the U.S.?
Prevailing Westerlies
Polar Easterlies
Trade Winds
Which famous Ocean Current travels past the Eastern side of the U.S., bringing warm ocean waters with it and essentially warming up the land in the Eastern US?
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Stream
Jet Stream
Trade Wind
Why would Texas experience colder temperatures if the Jet Stream was traveling down the U.S. toward Texas?
The ocean currents would send cool waters to the jet stream and carry them to Texas
The jet stream would have to travel through the North to go down to Texas, bringing the cold air from the North with it.
The jet stream always brings cold temperatures with it wherever it goes.
Texas is a primarily cool location
What is the main factor affecting and causing the direction of winds?
Uneven heating of the Earth's surface
Earth revolving around the Sun
The cold air from the poles
The warm air from the South
Which type of cloud will most likely bring hail and thunderstorms?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
Which type of cloud will most likely bring light rain and overcast skies?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
Which type of cloud is called Fog when it touches the ground?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
Which type of cloud means fair, clear skies but the weather may be changing soon?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
Which type of cloud means we are prepared for a beautiful, sunny day?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cumulonimbus
What can we expect from La Nina?
warm temperatures and wet/rainy conditions
cool temperatures and decreased rainfall
cool temperatures and increased rainfall conditions
hot temperatures and unstable conditions
Which is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics?
A boundary
A front
Air mass
Wind
Which of the following is the transition zone between two air masses (the place where the air masses meet)?
A boundary
A front
Air mass
Wind
What type of weather do warm fronts bring?
Gentle rain, followed by warm, mild weather
Continuous clouds & rainy weather
Strong winds and heavy precipitation
Thunderstorms, followed by cool, fair weather
What type of weather do cold fronts bring?
Gentle rain, followed by warm, mild weather
Continuous clouds & rainy weather
Strong winds and heavy precipitation
Thunderstorms, followed by cool, fair weather
What type of weather do occluded fronts bring?
Gentle rain, followed by warm, mild weather
Continuous clouds & rainy weather
Strong winds and heavy precipitation
Thunderstorms, followed by cool, fair weather
What type of weather do stationary fronts bring?
Gentle rain, followed by warm, mild weather
Continuous clouds & rainy weather
Strong winds and heavy precipitation
Thunderstorms, followed by cool, fair weather
Which type of air mass will bring cool, wet weather?
Continental Polar
Continental Tropical
Maritime Polar
Maritime Tropical
Which type of air mass will bring warm, dry weather?
Continental Polar
Continental Tropical
Maritime Polar
Maritime Tropical
What does a rain gauge measure?
the temperature of rain
how fast it rains
the amount of rain that falls
the size of raindrops
What tool measures air pressure?
thermometer
wind vane
anemometer
barometer
What does an anemometer measure?
wind speed
temperature
wind direction
amount of snowfall
What does high air pressure usually mean?
stormy weather
fair weather
rising temperatures
falling temperatures
What is fog?
a form of precipitation
a cloud high in the sky
a cloud at or near the ground
rain
Which kind of cloud looks like feathers high in the sky?
stratus
cirrus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
When are you MOST LIKELY to see white cumulus clouds?
on a foggy day
on a rainy day
before a thunderstorm
on a sunny day
What kind of weather are stratus clouds MOST LIKELY to bring?
sunshine
rain
hail
thunder
Studying weather maps helps scientists
measure air temperature
classify clouds by shape
make weather predictions
measure air pressure
What is a front?
a place where different air masses meet
the front part of a storm
an area of very high wind
an area that has fair weather
When is the temperature in an area MOST LIKELY to rise?
after a cold front passes over an area
before a cold front passes over an area
after a warm front passes over an area
before a warm front passes over an area
You know fair weather is MOST LIKELY on the way if which of the following is moving toward your town?
high-pressure area
low- pressure area
stationary front
cold front
How do global winds and currents transfer heat around the world?
by convection
by conduction
by transpiration
by radiation
In what direction do jet streams usually flow?
from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
from south to north
How does the Gulf stream affect weather patterns?
It moves air which causes wind to blow
It blocks air, which stops the wind from blowing.
It cools air, which cools land along the coast.
It warms air, which warms land along the coast.
Which provides unusually cool ocean waters that affect weather patterns in North America?
El Nino
La Nina
subtropical jet stream
Gulf Stream
Which best describes the effect of heavy cloud cover on temperatures at night?
Temperatures will be cooler than expected.
Temperatures will be warmer than expected.
Temperature will change frequently throughout the night.
There will be no change in temperature throughout the night
Which effect does cloud cover have on daytime temperatures during summer months in North Carolina?
Cloud cover decreases temperatures.
Cloud cover increases temperatures.
Cloud cover causes temperatures to change rapidly.
Cloud cover causes temperatures to rise and fall constantly.
Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?
fair
humid
foggy
stormy
Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.
Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.
Which characteristics of weather are most important in the formation of cloud cover?
proper wind speeds, presence of other clouds, change in rainfall
proper amount of water vapor, presence of runoff, proper wind speeds
proper amount of runoff, presence of other clouds, proper temperature
proper temperature, proper amount of water vapor, change in air pressure
A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?
changes in cloud cover
changes in temperature
changes in air pressure levels
changes in precipitation levels
What two factors are needed to measure wind?
direction and speed
temperature and speed
direction and temperature
temperature and humidity
Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?
rain gauge
barometer
anemometer
hygrometer
Which would be the best way to collect data from a rain gauge?
Check and record the data once a week.
Check and record the data every day, at the same time each day, and then empty the rain gauge.
Check and record the data for 3 days, then estimate what the next readings will be.
Research the rainfall history of the area, then estimate how much rainfall may occur.
What form of precipitation, in which ice crystals freeze over and over, frequently occurs during thunderstorms?
hail
snow
sleet
heavy rain
What stage of the water cycle occurs when water falls back to Earth?
condensation
precipitation
evaporation
transpiration
Which best describes the sun’s effect on the water cycle?
The sun causes water to precipitate. The precipitation evaporates and returns to the earth as condensation.
The sun causes water to condense. The condensed water evaporates and returns to the earth as precipitation.
The sun causes water to evaporate. The evaporated water condenses and returns to the earth as precipitation.
The sun causes water to collect on the earth. The collected water precipitates and returns to the earth as condensation.
Which two processes increase the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere as a result of heat from the sun?
surface runoff and transpiration
condensation and precipitation
evaporation and condensation
transpiration and evaporation
Which factors would mostly likely help cause precipitation?
decrease in sunlight, decrease in evaporation, increase in condensation
increase in sunlight, decrease in evaporation, decrease in condensation
decrease in sunlight, increase in evaporation, decrease in condensation
increase in sunlight, increase in evaporation, increase in condensation
