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Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 8hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
2.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
3.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
4.

What is the process called when water vapor turns to liquid water?

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

5.

During evaporation, water changes from a _________ to a __________.

a)

solid, liquid

b)

gas, liquid

c)

liquid, gas

d)

liquid, solid

6.
During ________________ stage, water vapor cools into water droplets, which causes the formation of clouds. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
runoff (collection)
7.
Letter B is representing what part of the water cycle? 
a)
Condenstation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Accumulation 
d)
Precipitation 
8.

Precipitation which falls from the sky may run-off, then become stored in streams, ponds, rivers, lakes, or oceans. This is called...

a)

collection

b)

runoff

c)

ground water

d)

transpiration

9.
Water vapor is the _______ form of water.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gaseous
10.
The higher water vapor rises in the atmosphere the _______ it gets.
a)
warmer
b)
colder
11.
The energy that drives the water cycle comes from the...
a)
Sun
b)
Moon
c)
Clouds
12.

Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers, lakes, or the ocean, and turns it into...

a)

snow

b)

water vapor

c)

rain

d)

sleet

13.

The red arrow is pointing to the water drops that have collected on the plastic wrap, what do the water drops represent?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Infiltration

14.

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

a)

provide heat energy for evaporation

b)

provide heat energy for condensation

c)

dry out the soil for runoff to occur

d)

provide thermal energy for accumulation

15.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
a)
cold, rainy
b)
cold, sunny
c)
warm, rainy
d)
warm, sunny
16.
What is water vapor doing when it changes to water?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff
17.
Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
18.

Water will evaporate at a slower rate on cooler days and faster on warmer days.

a)
true 
b)
false
19.
A cup of ice sits in the sun.  The ice melts. What change of state will occur NEXT?
a)
from solid to solid
b)
from liquid to solid
c)
from liquid to gas
d)
from gas to liquid
20.
Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?
a)
condesantion
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
21.

What would happen if the Sun is removed from the water cycle?

a)

The water cycle would not include precipitation but would continue with groundwater flow.

b)

The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.

c)

The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides energy for the formation of clouds.

d)

The water cycle would not include evaporation and transpiration but would continue with condensation.

22.

The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in transfer of heat. ____________________

a)

Evaporation

b)

Convection

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

23.
The atmosphere, the ground, and also bodies of water are all heated by the Sun's energy. How does this energy reach Earth?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
gravity
24.
Warm, less dense air (including vapor) rises in the atmosphere. Cool, more dense air (including vapor) sinks. This transfer is . . . .
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
gravity
25.
Water in lakes and rivers that does not contain salt-
a)
recycled water
b)
new water
c)
salt water
d)
fresh water
26.
After condensation, the droplets of water in the clouds fall to the earth in different forms
a)
precipitation 
b)
condensation
c)
evaporation 
d)
ground water
27.
Precipitation occurs because 
a)
the droplets evaporate in the air
b)
the droplets are too light for the air to hold
c)
the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold
28.

How could we cause water vapor to change into tiny water droplets? (2 answers)

a)

Increase thermal energy

b)

Decrease thermal energy

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

29.

Which statement is false concerning the water cycle?

a)

Eventually enough water will evaporate and the Earth will loose great amounts of water.

b)

Water on Earth and in the atmosphere moves in a cycle.

c)

Water changes states when we increase or decrease thermal energy.

d)

Due to pollution, we can decrease the amount of drinkable freshwater.

30.

Which 2 statements are true concerning the water cycle?

a)

The water cycle circulates faster in the poles than around the equator.

b)

Although water moves in a cycle we can still loose significant amounts due to infiltration.

c)

When water infiltrates the soil it joins the underground water system.

d)

Because water moves in a cycle, it is renewable.

31.

What weather event is illustrated in this image?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

Flood

32.

What two words describe the temperature and humidity of a maritime polar air mass?

a)

Wet and Warm

b)

Wet and Cold

c)

Dry and Warm

d)

Dry and Cold

33.

Which two locations are you most likely to experience a marine climate?

a)

Western North America

b)

Western Europe

c)

Africa

d)

Eastern South America

34.

Why are weather forecasts limited in their ability to predict weather?

(a)  

35.

What is the name for large pellets of ice that form inside of cumulonimbus clouds during thunderstorms?

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Hail

d)

Sleet

36.

What are the two most important things that people should do to reduce the danger of storms to themselves?

a)

Stay Weather Aware

b)

Seek Appropriate Shelter

c)

Have emergency supplies easily available.

d)

Know the phone number and/or address of a neighbor, relative, or close friend.

37.

What general direction does weather in the United States travel?

a)

South to North

b)

East to West

c)

West to East

d)

North to South

38.

What two words describe the temperature and humidity of a continental tropical air mass?

a)

Wet and Warm

b)

Wet and Cold

c)

Dry and Warm

d)

Dry and Cold

39.

What weather front is illustrated in this image?

a)

Warm Front

b)

Cold Front

c)

Occluded Front

d)

Stationary Front

40.

Isobars differ from isotherms. Which of the following is NOT true about isobars?

a)

Isobars are lines joining places on the map that have the same air pressure.

b)

Isobars are lines joining places on the map that have the same temperature.

c)

Isobars that are close together indicate windy conditions.

d)

Isobars are referenced to the number 1013.

41.
a)
Warm Front
b)
High Air Pressure
c)
Cold Front
d)
High Temperatures
42.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
43.
a)
High Air Pressure
b)
High Temperatures
c)
Heavy Rain
d)
Hail
44.
a)
High Pressure
b)
Warm Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Mountains
45.
High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)

Stormy Weather

b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
46.
Low Pressure is associated with this type of weather...
a)

Stormy Weather

b)
Cold Weather
c)
Warm Weather
d)
Fair Weather
47.
What causes warm air to rise?
a)

The fact that it's less dense than cold air.

b)

The fact that it weighs more than cold air.

c)

The fact that it has higher pressure than cold air.

d)

The fact that it's more dense than cold air. 

48.

What type of air mass is over land at the equator?

a)

Maritime Tropical

b)

Maritime Polar

c)

Continental Tropical

d)

Continental Polar

49.

What type of air mass is over the Artic Ocean?

a)

Maritime Tropical

b)

Maritime Polar

c)

Continental Tropical

d)

Continental Polar

50.

This tool measures wind speed

(a)  

51.
Based on the information in the table, in which city will it most likely rain?
a)
City W
b)
City X
c)
 City Y
d)
City Z
52.

According to the weather map, Florida will be experiencing what kind of weather due to the low pressure system that has moved into the southern United States?

a)

The weather will be hotter than average with low cloud cover.

b)

The weather will be dry with little precipitation moving in.

c)

The weather will be relatively mild and calm.

d)

The weather will be cooler than average with an increased chance of precipitation.

53.

In a high pressure system the weather will likely have

a)

high cloud cover and storms.

b)

low cloud cover with increased amounts of precipitation.

c)

warmer temperatures and storms.

d)

no precipitation and clear skies.

54.

What is the weather instrument that measures air pressure?

a)

wind vane

b)

anemometer

c)

thermometer

d)

barometer

55.

Which type of front is found off the coast of Seattle, making its way inland, bringing lots of precipitation to the area.

a)

a cold front

b)

a warm front

c)

a moderate front

d)

a stationary front

56.

The weather map shows different weather fronts located in the United States on May 4, 2017. According to the weather map, what would you predict the weather in Texas would be like on this date?

a)

Low cloud cover and high temperatures.

b)

High cloud cover, with cool temperatures.

c)

Increased chance for precipitation.

d)

Severe weather such as tornadoes and hail are possible.