UNIT 8 REVIEW

Rain, snow, and sleet are examples of......................

• a. precipitation.

• b. condensation.

• c. clouds.

• d. evaporation.

During condensation, a.................

• a. solid changes to a gas.

• b. solid changes to a liquid.

• c. gas changes to a liquid.

• d. liquid changes to a solid.

Earth’s air, land, and water are heated by THE S__.

In the water cycle, the Sun’s energy heats water and cause_______

• a. condensation.

• b. precipitation

• c. boiling

• d. evaporation.

A thermometer is used to measure.................

• a. wind speed and direction.

• b. the weight of air pressing on Earth.

• c. air temperature.

• d. air pressure.

Which type of cloud is thin and wispy and forms high above the ground?

• a. Cirrus

• b. Stratus

• c. Cumulus

• d. Fog

Which type of large, severe storm forms strong winds and heavy rains over the ocean?

• a. Thunderstorm

• b. Hurricane

• c. Tornado

• d. Blizzard

Places on the ocean side of mountains tend to have a.........................

• a. wet climate.

• b. hot climate.

• c. cold climate.

• d. dry climate.

The layers of gases and dust that surround Earth make up the..................

• a. Sun’s rays.

• b. fog.

• c. atmosphere.

• d. four seasons.

Parts of Earth that are hit directly by the Sun’s rays have.................

• a. Summer all year long.

• b. mild climates.

• c. colder climates.

• d. warmer climates.