Water Cycle
What is the movement of water from the ground to the sky called?
Evaporation
What do we call the process of water vapor turning into liquid?
Condensation
What is the process called when liquid water turns into vapor?
Evaporation
What are the different forms of precipitation?
Rain/Snow/Hail/Sleet
Name one factor that can affect the weather.
Humidity/Temperature/Altitude
What is the term for water falling from the sky?
Precipitation
What do clouds form from?
Where does evaporation mostly occur?
Oceans/Lakes
What is rain made of?
Liquid water droplets
How does the presence of water bodies affect temperature?
Water bodies moderate temperature by making it cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Name one stage of the water cycle.
Evaporation/Condensation/Precipitation
When does condensation often occur?
Condensation often occurs when air cools.
What effect does heat have on evaporation?
Heat increases the rate of evaporation.
What do we call frozen precipitation?
Snow
What is one way that mountains can affect weather?
Mountains can affect weather by causing rain shadows or blocking winds.
What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?
Sun
What is fog an example of?
Condensation
What common household item undergoes evaporation when left out?
How does temperature affect the type of precipitation?
Temperature affects the type of precipitation by determining whether it falls as rain or snow.
How can human activities impact the weather?
Human activities can impact weather by contributing to pollution or climate change.
Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?
The water cycle is important because it provides freshwater and supports life.
What happens to the temperature when air cools and condensation occurs?
The temperature often drops when condensation occurs.
What is one factor that can speed up evaporation?
Wind/Heat
What is the term for water that falls as solid ice?
Hail/Sleet
What does the term "climate" refer to?
The term "climate" refers to the average weather patterns over a long period.