Water Cycle
Which process happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Transpiration
D. Precipitation
100 Bonus why are the others not an option
Condensation
Which tool measures wind direction?
A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Weather vane
D. Rain gauge
Bonus 200 What does the other tools measure?
C.Barometer
Which force slows down moving objects?
A. Gravity
B. Friction
C. Speed
D. Momentum
Bonus 200 choose two of the options and give meaning
B. Friction
Mixing vinegar and baking soda forms bubbles because—
A. A physical change occurs
B. A new substance is formed
C. The vinegar freezes
D. They evaporate quickly
B. A new substance is formed
Which of the following is caused directly by the Sun’s energy?
A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Precipitation
D. Runoff
B. Evaporation
Water released from plant leaves into the air is called—
A. Condensation
B. Sublimation
Water released from plant leaves into the air is called—
A. Condensation
B. Sublimation
C. Transpiration
D. Percolation
D. Percolation
Bonus 200 Why are the others not an option
C. Transpiration
A daily rise and fall in temperature is an example of—
A. A seasonal pattern
B. A short-term weather pattern
C. A climate change
D. A global pattern
Bonus 100-Give an example of a short term weather pattern .
B. A short-term weather pattern
If two carts are pushed with the same force, the heavier cart will—
A. Move faster
B. Move at the same speed
C. Move slower
D. Not move at all
Bonus 200 Why ?
C. Move slower
When a solid becomes a liquid, the process is called—
A. Freezing
B. Melting
C. Heating
D. Condensing
B. Melting
A student mixes two clear liquids and observes bubbles forming. What does this most likely show?
A. A physical change
B. A decrease in mass
C. A chemical reaction
D. A change in temperature only
C. A chemical reaction
Why does the Sun cause evaporation to happen?
A. It cools water
B. It adds heat energy that changes water into vapor
C. It pushes clouds away
D. It releases water from plants
B. It adds heat energy that changes water into vapor
Why do temperatures usually increase during spring?
A. Earth is closer to the Moon
B. The Sun’s angle increases, providing more energy
C. More clouds form
D. Plants begin to grow
B. The Sun’s angle increases, providing more energy
A student measures how far two objects move in the same amount of time. The faster object is the one that—
A. Moves the shortest distance
B. Moves the greatest distance
C. Starts moving first
D. Has the least mass
B. Moves the greatest distance
In a sealed container, what happens to the total weight after a chemical reaction?
A. It increases
B. It decreases
C. It stays the same
D. It disappears
C. It stays the same
Which situation BEST demonstrates friction in action?
A. A ball speeding up on a smooth floor
B. A cart slowing down on carpet
C. A rock falling straight down
D. A feather floating in air
B. A cart slowing down on carpet
Which statement best compares evaporation and transpiration?
A. Both come from soil
B. Evaporation is from surfaces; transpiration is from plants
C. Evaporation makes rain; transpiration makes clouds
D. Both happen only at night
Bonus 400 Define evaporation and Transpiration
B. Evaporation is from surfaces; transpiration is from plants
If wind blows steadily from the north for a week, what weather change is most likely?
A. Temperatures will rise
B. The area will get less wind
C. Temperatures may drop
D. Rainfall will stop
C. Temperatures may drop
A ball rolls down a smooth ramp and a rough ramp. What causes the difference in speed?
A. Gravity is stronger on the smooth ramp
B. The rough ramp has more friction
C. The smooth ramp is shorter
D. The ball is heavier on the rough ramp
B. The rough ramp has more friction
Why does cooling a liquid often cause it to become a solid?
A. The particles speed up
B. The particles slow down and move closer together
C. The liquid gets lighter
D. The liquid absorbs more energy
B. The particles slow down and move closer together
A student notices that temperatures dropped for five days, and the wind consistently blew from the north. What is the BEST explanation for this pattern?
A. North winds often bring warmer air
B. North winds often bring cooler air
C. North winds increase evaporation
D. North winds cause chemical changes
B. North winds often bring cooler air
During a drought, which change in the water cycle is most likely?
A. More condensation and more precipitation
B. Less evaporation and less precipitation
C. More transpiration from plants
D. More runoff into rivers
Bonus 500 Why ?
Less evaporation and less precipitation
You recorded temperatures and precipitation for a month. Which pattern suggests autumn is coming?
A. Increasing temperatures and heavy rain
B. Decreasing temperatures and early frost
C. Rising temperatures and thunderstorms
D. Warm days and humid nights
B. Decreasing temperatures and early frost
Two carts of different masses roll down a ramp.
Which explanation best describes their motion?
A. The heavier cart moves faster because it weighs more
B. The lighter cart moves slower because it has less friction
C. Gravity pulls both equally, but friction affects each differently
D. Mass does not affect motion at all
C. Gravity pulls both equally, but friction affects each differently
Why does a metal spoon get hot in boiling water while a wooden spoon stays cool?
A. Wood heats faster
B. Metal melts in water
C. Metal conducts heat better than wood
D. Wood has more mass
C. Metal conducts heat better than wood
A sealed container is heated. Inside, two substances melt and mix but do NOT form a new substance. Which statement is MOST accurate?
A. The total mass increases because heat is added
B. The total mass stays the same because the system is closed
C. The total mass decreases as the substances melt
D. The substances form a gas and escape
B. The total mass stays the same because the system is closed