Clouds
Through what process of the water cycle are clouds formed?
a. precipitation
b. transpiration
c. condensation
d. evaporation
c. condensation
What energy source drives the water cycle?
a. air
b. ocean
c. Sun
d. moon
c. Sun
Which climate is warm all year and is not likely to have snow?
a. mountain
b. temperate
c. polar
d. tropical
Tropical climate
Which weather tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
A layer of gases surrounds Earth. Which of these is the name for this layer of gases?
a. air
b. atmosphere
c. vapor
d. weather
b. atmosphere
What type of weather is usually associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
a. sunny, clear weather
b. thunderstorms
c. snowstorms
d. drizzling, cold rains
b. thunderstorms
Which is an example of precipitation?
a. air mass
b. fog
c. humidity
d. snow
d. snow
To identify climate zones in different regions of the world how long would a scientist need to measure the weather?
a. days
b. months
c. weeks
d. years
d. years
Which weather tool measures wind direction?
Wind Vane
Which term describes the state of the atmosphere at any given time or place?
a. temperature
b. precipitation
c. thunder
d. weather
d. weather
Which type of cloud is white, fluffy, and often associated with fair weather?
a. cirrus
b. nimbus
c. cumulus
d. stratus
c. cumulus
As a part of the water cycle, vapor cools and turns into tiny water droplets that form clouds. Which step of the water cycle does this explain?
a. condensation
b. evaporation
c. accumulation
d. precipitation
a. condensation
In which climate zone is the Equator located?
a. polar
b. subtropical
c. temperate
d. tropical
d. tropical
Which weather tool measures precipitation?
Mr. Smith’s science class is collecting weather data. Each student receives a small toolbox containing weather instruments. Which instrument can be used to take measurements in Fahrenheit or Celsius?
a. anemometer
b. rain gauge
c. ruler
d. thermometer
d. thermometer
Which clouds are best described as thin and wispy that form high in the sky often forming ice crystals?
a. cirrus
b. nimbus
c. cumulus
d. stratus
a. cirrus
During evaporation, liquid water is converted into a gas. Which term is used to describe water in the gaseous state?
a. dew
b. rain
c. runoff
d. vapor
d. vapor
Why is learning about climate important?
a. because the sun strikes the earth differently at different places
b. because it determines what plants and animals can live in an area
c. because it changes everyday
d. because it depends on how close you are to the equator
b. because it determines what plants and animals can live in an area
Which weather tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
Several years ago in some areas in the United States, many lakes and streams dried up due to lack of precipitation. What weather did they experience?
a. blizzard
b. drought
c. thunderstorm
d. flood
b. drought
A student observed white, puffy clouds with flat bottoms and rounded tops in the sky in the morning. After a few hours, he observed that the clouds had turned gray and puffy. What change in weather did the student most likely observe?
a. heavy rain followed by foggy skies
b. light drizzle followed by dry and fair weather
c. strong thunderstorms followed by light drizzle
d. fair weather followed by rain and thunderstorms
d. fair weather followed by rain and thunderstorms
What is the correct order of the water cycle?
a. evaporation, precipitation, runoff, condensation
b. condensation, runoff, evaporation, precipitation
c. evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff
d. precipitation, evaporation, runoff, condensation
c. evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff
Which list correctly orders polar, tropical, and temperate environments from highest to lowest temperatures?
a. polar, tropical, temperate
b. temperate, tropical, polar
c. tropical, polar, temperate
d. tropical, temperate, polar
d. tropical, temperate, polar
Which weather tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
A news reporter went outside after a severe weather warning had ended. The reporter observed a large path on the ground that had been destroyed and had no houses left standing. What type of storm likely caused the severe weather warning to be issued?
a. tornado
b. hurricane
c. volcano
d. earthquake
a. tornado