WorksheetsEarth science - layna lee
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the process called when water vapor in the air turns into liquid water on cool surfaces?
It is called sublimation.
It is known as condensation.
It is referred to as evaporation.
It is called precipitation.
What is the primary factor that causes water to evaporate?
Water evaporates primarily due to the sun's heat.
Evaporation is mainly caused by the moon's gravitational pull.
It is the earth's rotation that primarily causes water to evaporate.
None of the above are correct.
the greater the temperature difference the stronger the wind. true or false
true
false
Which property of water is crucial for regulating climate?
Water is a poor heat conductor.
Water has a low surface tension.
Water has a high heat capacity.
Water is compressible.
Greenhouses are the only cause in climate change. True or false
true
false
What conditions are necessary for the formation of hurricanes?
Only over warm ocean waters
In cold, icy regions
Throughout dense forests
Anywhere on Earth, regardless of conditions
Which of the following statements are true about temperature?
Temperature is determined by cloud cover and wind speed.
Temperature is determined by rainfall.
Temperature is a measure of the thermal energy of matter.
Temperature is determined by groundwater.
The water cycle ensures that water is never static. True or false?
true
false
What happens when collective water falls down to earth?
The water is collected by animals like cows, horses, and sheep.
The water is collected by rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Collective is not something that occurs.
Water is collected by plants.
Water is a renewable and unreusable resource. true or false
true
false
which of the following does not give an example of a situation evaporation occurs?
Drying clothes under the sun.
a pot of boiling water turning into steam.
water droplets on the outer surface of cold drinking bottles.
brewing tea or coffee on a hot sunny day.
What are some sources that can cause erosion? Choose all that apply.
Rain, rivers, lakes, and the ocean carry bits of soil that slowly wash away.
Wind passes over unprotected and open fields, lifting particles of topsoil.
Animals waste and acids burn away dirt and sand.
In colder climates, ice wields an erosive force akin to water.
About 97% of Earth's water is unusable. True or false
true
false
Evaporation occurs when a liquid turns into a gas. True or false
true
false
Identify the true statements about water on Earth. Select all that apply.
The amount of water on Earth has remained constant over millions of years.
All living organisms require water to survive, not just humans and animals.
Approximately 97% of the Earth's water is in the oceans.
Only a small fraction of Earth's water is fresh and accessible for drinking.
