Quarter Three Review (PMA #3)

What powers the water cycle?

• The moon

• Humans

• The Sun

• Water

What is it called when the sun changes water from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Run Off

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

What is it called when the atmosphere cools down water vapor and changes it back to a liquid?

• Condensation

• Run Off

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

Rain, hail, sleet, and snow are all forms of ______.

• Condensation

• Run Off

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

What type of weather can you expect if there is low air pressure and lots of humidity?

• cloudy and rainy

• cold, but clear

• hot and sunny

• clear and sunny

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

• Precipitation

• Humidity

• Condensation

• Air Pressure

What is the temperature needed in order for snow to be able to be formed?

• 23^o F or below

• 40^o F or below

• 32^o F or below

• 0^o F or below

Which two types of clouds can produce precipitation?

• cumulus and cumulonimbus

• cumulonimbus and stratus

• stratus and cirrus

• cirrus and cumulus

Which climate zone typically has the coldest temperatures?

• Tropical

• Equator

• Temperate

• Polar

Which climate zone typically gets the most rainfall due to direct sunlight and high temperature?

• Tropical

• Equator

• Temperate

• Polar