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WorksheetsMatter, Water, Weather, and Soil Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is matter?
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Anything that is visible
Anything that is solid
Anything that is liquid
Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
Vapor
Solid
Liquid
Gas
What happens to particles when matter gains heat?
They disappear
They move slower
They change color
They move faster
What is the process called when a solid changes into a liquid?
Condensation
Evaporation
Melting
Freezing
Which of the following is a source of water?
Mountains
Rivers
Clouds
Sand
What is the first step of the water cycle?
Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Collection
What instrument measures temperature?
Rain Gauge
Wind Vane
Thermometer
Anemometer
What type of soil has very fine particles?
Loamy Soil
Clay Soil
Sandy Soil
Rocky Soil
What is the top layer of the Earth where plants grow called?
Subsoil
Bedrock
Topsoil
Clay
What is weather?
The amount of rain in a year
The condition of the air at a certain place and time
The temperature of the Earth
The direction of the wind
Which type of weather is characterized by a lot of rain?
Sunny
Cloudy
Windy
Rainy
What happens during condensation in the water cycle?
Water gathers in lakes
Water falls as rain
Water vapor cools and forms clouds
Water evaporates into vapor
What is loamy soil best for?
Storing water
Making bricks
Growing plants
Building houses
What does a rain gauge measure?
Amount of rain
Temperature
Wind speed
Wind direction
What is the importance of studying weather?
Helps us build houses
Helps us find water
Helps us grow plants
Helps us choose proper clothing
