Water Cycle
Biomes
Weather and Atmosphere
Seasons and Climate
Surprise
100

What is precipitation?

Precipitation is when a cloud becomes too heavy and releases water droplets in the form of rain, snow, ice, or hail. 

100

Which biome receives the least amount of rain? 

The desert biome receives the least amount of rain (or precipitation). 

100

What weather conditions does Egypt usually experience? Which biome is this?

Egypt is in the desert biome and experiences sunny, dry conditions with little to no rain. 

100

Name the 4 seasons.

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

100

Spell the stage of the water cycle that occurs when the rain or snow pool together to form rivers, streams, or lakes. 

C O L L E C T I O N

200
Spell the stage of the water cycle where water falls from the sky as rain or snow. 

P R E C I P I T A T I O N 

200

Which biome is known for extreme cold?

The Arctic Biome is known for extreme cold temperatures.

200

Name 4 different types of weather.

Cloudy

Sunny

Rainy

Windy


200

Name 4 animals that live in the arctic habitat and experience cold temperatures.

Polar bears

penguins

puffins

seals

otters

killer whales

narwhals

arctic foxes

200

How much of the earth's surface is covered by water? 

About 75% (3/4) of the earth's surface is covered by water. 

300

What is evaporation?

Evaporation is the process of the water on Earth's surface collecting back up into the form of vapor and clouds. 

300

Which biome is the largest on Earth?

The aquatic biome is the largest on Earth. 

300

Why does wind occur?

Wind occurs when hot/warm air currents meet with cold/cool air currents.
300

What climate conditions would be most likely in arctic regions?

Arctic regions experience cold, chilled temperatures and often experience snow and wind. 
300

What is a drought?

A drought is a long period without rain.

400

Describe the collection stage of the water cycle.

The collection stage of the water cycle is when the water that came from the clouds collects in streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. 

400

What is a biome? 

A biome is a very large community of living things, both plants and animals.

400

What is climate?

Climate is the average temperature and weather for a given area over a period of time.

400

What affects climate?

Climate depends on the area's distance from the equator and from the coasts.

400

What are 2 different types of forests? 

Temperate and Rain Forest (tropical)

OR, also acceptable, Boreal Forests

500

What are the 4 stages of the water Cycle?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Collection

500

Name 5 biomes.

Aquatic

Arctic

Forest

Desert

Grasslands

500

What forms when water vapor condenses?

A cloud forms when water vapor condenses.

500

Describe why mountain areas have a different climate than areas that are considered lowlands.

Mountain areas are usually cooler than lowlands because it is a higher elevation and the air is thinner. 

500

Why do water currents occur?

Water currents occur when warm water and cold water mix together and react by creating movement in the water. 

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