Water Cycle
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Factors Affecting Weather
100

What is the movement of water from the ground to the sky called?

Evaporation

100

What do we call the process of water vapor turning into liquid?

Condensation

100

What is the process called when liquid water turns into vapor?

Evaporation

100

What are the different forms of precipitation?

Rain/Snow/Hail/Sleet

100

Name one factor that can affect the weather.

Humidity/Temperature/Altitude

200

What is the term for water falling from the sky?

Precipitation

200

What do clouds form from?

Water Vapor
200

Where does evaporation mostly occur?

Oceans/Lakes

200

What is rain made of?

Liquid water droplets

200

How does the presence of water bodies affect temperature?

Water bodies moderate temperature by making it cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

300

Name one stage of the water cycle.

Evaporation/Condensation/Precipitation

300

When does condensation often occur?

Condensation often occurs when air cools.

300

What effect does heat have on evaporation?

 Heat increases the rate of evaporation.

300

What do we call frozen precipitation?

Snow

300

What is one way that mountains can affect weather?

Mountains can affect weather by causing rain shadows or blocking winds.

400

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Sun

400

What is fog an example of?

Condensation

400

What common household item undergoes evaporation when left out?

Water
400

How does temperature affect the type of precipitation?

Temperature affects the type of precipitation by determining whether it falls as rain or snow.

400

How can human activities impact the weather?

Human activities can impact weather by contributing to pollution or climate change.

500

Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?

The water cycle is important because it provides freshwater and supports life.

500

What happens to the temperature when air cools and condensation occurs?

The temperature often drops when condensation occurs.

500

What is one factor that can speed up evaporation?

Wind/Heat

500

 What is the term for water that falls as solid ice?

Hail/Sleet

500

What does the term "climate" refer to?

The term "climate" refers to the average weather patterns over a long period.