Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Accumulation
Water Cycle and Weather
100
What causes evaporation of the water in the oceans and lakes? A)Moon B)Sun C)liquid D)condensation
Sun
100
What does condensation mean?
When water droplets come together frmo the atmosphere to create a cloud.
100
What happens when clouds are filled with too many rain drops? A)the cloud pops B)the rain goes higher in the atmosphere C)the water drops fall to earth
C)the water drops fall to earth
100
What is the biggest type of accumulated water? A)Lake B)Puddle C)Ocean
C)Ocean
100
The water cycle is essential for: A)all living things B)Plants C)humans
A)all living things
200
Evaporation is when water turns into a __________.
Gas
200
The water that condenses from the atmosphere creates _____________ high in the sky.
clouds
200
After water vapor _________ in the sky, it creates _________ high in the sky.
condenses, clouds
200
After it rains, how does water get back to oceans and lakes? A)you can scoop it up with buckets and throw it in the ocean or lake B)the water condenses into larger puddles of water C)The rain can run off from mountains, hills, and go through streams that lead to larger water
C)The rain can run off from mountains, hills, and go through streams that lead to larger water
200
How can we help the water cycle continue for years and years to come? A)Conserve our water B)Continue to drink the water C)sign the water cycle song to everyone we know
A)Conserve our water
300
If a glass of water was set on our classroom windowsill, why would the water dissapear from the cup? A)maybe it spilled because it is on the windowsill B)Maybe the sun heated the water and made it evaporate C)Maybe the sun heated the water and made it condense
B) Maybe the sun heated the water and made it evaporate
300
Condensation is the _________ step in the water cycle.
Second
300
What are the four types of precipitation?
rain, hail, sleet, snow
300
Without accumulation, water would not be able to: A)go up into the air B)go back into the ocean/lakes C)both A and B D) Neither A or B
C)Both A and B
300
Perform the Water Cycle song for the class. Include all correct steps in the water cycle.
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation all around, Accumulation, Evaporation, the water cycle goes round and round!
400
A student put a glass of water out on the sidewalk to see what would happen to the water. The first day, the water lowered by 1 inch. The second day, it lowered by another 1 inch. By day four, how many inches would the water have gone down?
4 inches
400
There is water all around us, even in the air. What is water in the air called?
Vapor
400
It is important to know about precipitation because: A)We need to know how to dress for types of weather B)we need to know safety conditions when traveling C)we need to stay inside on days with bad precipitation weather D) none of the above. E)A, B, and C
E) A, B, and C
400
What is the step that follows accumulation in the water cycle?
Evaporation - The water cycle starts over again.
400
Why is learning about the water cycle and important part of learning about weather? A)we drink the water from the oceans B)we know that the water cycle creates certain weather conditions C)we know that the water cycle can help water our plants
B)we know that the water cycle creates certain weather conditions
500
Evaporation is the second step of the water cycle. True or False?
False, it is the first step that continues to around and around the water cycle.
500
A dry glass filled with lemonade is set on a table outside on a hot summer day. After a few minutes, the glass has water on the outside of it. How can you explain what happened?
The water comes from the air. As the water vapor in the air cools, it condenses on the glass.
500
What other weather conditions can affect precipitation? A)temperature B)wind C)only A D)both A and B
D) both A and B
500
What is another name for accumulation? A)water reduction B)water collection C)water production
B)water collection
500
State the water cycle song BACKWARDS. Must include all correct steps.
the water cycle goes round and round!, evaporation, accumulation, precipitation all around, condensation, evaporation
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