Water Cycle
When water changes state from a gas to a liquid, it goes through
from a gas to a liquid,
condensation
The sun's energy causes water to ________________.
evaporate
The instrument you use to measure precipitation.
is a rain gauge
When a cold dry air mass from Canada meets a warm humid air mass in the Midwest of the United States, which of these weather patterns is most likely?
thunderstorms
steady light rain
cold clear weather
warm dry weather
cold dry air mass meets a warm humid air mass = cold front = cumulonimbus (tall storm clouds)= heavy rain ( sometimes severe weather, tornadoes)
thunderstorms
Nicole and her family visited a place with very hot temperatures, very little humidity, and very little rain during the year. Which environment did they visit?
desert in the southwestern U.S.
swamp in the southeastern U.S.
mountain in the northwestern U.S.
coastal area in the northeastern U.S.
very hot temperatures, very little humidity, and very little rain during the year.
desert in the southwestern U.S.
What is water in its gas form called?
water vapor
When water vapor turns back into water to form a cloud, this is called ________________.
condensation
What tool measure the direction of the wind?
is a wind vane
The weather forecaster for a local news station observes that the air pressure is rising. Which type of weather would he expect to see?
clear skies
cloudy skies
high humidity
thunderstorms
rising air pressure = high pressure = air cools, particles get close together and sink, no clouds =
clear skies
Which of these describes both a weather pattern and a climate pattern?
a hurricane blows off the Atlantic coast of the United States
a thunderstorm is followed by clear, sunny days
a tornado touches down in the Great Plains
rain falls in a hot, dry desert
both a weather pattern and a climate pattern
rain falls in a hot, dry desert
How does rainwater become part of Earth’s groundwater supply?
by seeping into the soil
by building up in puddles
through runoff into lakes and streams
through sewers and drainage systems
rainwater become part of Earth’s groundwater
by seeping into the soil
What is the source of most of the water that evaporates as part of the water cycle?
ice from glaciers
salt water from oceans
fresh water from lakes and ponds
groundwater from below Earth’s surface
the source of most of the water that evaporates as part of the water cycle
salt water from oceans
The weather instrument that measures humidity
hygrometer
What is it when a warm air mass takes over a cold air mass?
warm front
Which of these factors makes the climate in an area mild?
being at the Equator
being at a very high elevation
being near one of Earth’s poles
being near a large body of water
factors makes the climate in an area MILD =
being near a large body of water
Water drops form on the outside of your cup. What is this an example of?
condensation
List the different types of precipitation.
rain, sleet, snow, hail
The weather instrument that measures the temperature.
is a thermometer
Which weather condition is most likely to cause several days of light rain in an area?
a warm air mass
a cold air mass
a warm front
a cold front
several days of light rain in an area
a warm front
is the state of the atmosphere at a certain place and time
Weather
Is the constant movement of Earth's water from the surface to the atmosphere and back again
the Water cycle
Which of these best describes the atmosphere?
blue sky made up of empty space and clouds
a layer of gases, tiny particles, and water
water that has evaporated from oceans
a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide
the atmosphere is
a layer of gases, tiny particles, and water
For a class project, Joseph is measuring the local weather. Which tools will help him collect data on wind speed and air pressure?
wind vane and hygrometer
wind vane and anemometer
barometer and anemometer
barometer and thermometer
wind speed and air pressure,
barometer and anemometer
front
Explain the difference between weather and climate.
Climate is the average weather conditions of an area over many years.
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time.