Hydrology

Hydrology is....

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When water becomes too hot and enters a gaseous state, the water steam from the ___________ process turns into clouds

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The question asks about the process by which water turns into a gaseous state and forms clouds. The correct answer is 'evaporation'. This is because when water becomes too hot, it evaporates and turns into steam. This steam then rises into the atmosphere and forms clouds.

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Precipitation is...

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water vapor

• The process of converting water vapor into liquid water

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. This includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail. The other options refer to different parts of the water cycle, such as condensation and sublimation, but they do not define precipitation.

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Emma, Charlotte, and Aria are having a water fight on a hot summer day. They notice that the water they splashed around has disappeared after a while. This phenomenon is known as evaporation. Can you tell what evaporation is?

• The process of converting liquid water into water vapor

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water vapor

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor. This happens when heat is applied to the water, like on a hot summer day. The water molecules gain energy from the heat, move faster, and eventually escape into the air as vapor. This is why the water that Emma, Charlotte, and Aria splashed around disappeared after a while.

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Imagine Scarlett, Aria, and David are on a science adventure. They come across a mysterious phenomenon and Scarlett says, 'This is condensation!'. Can you guess what she is referring to?

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water vapor

• The process of converting water vapor into liquid water

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

In the question, Scarlett refers to a phenomenon as 'condensation'. Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air turns into liquid water. This process is crucial in the water cycle and is the opposite of evaporation. Therefore, the correct answer is 'The process of converting water vapor into liquid water'.

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Noah, Mia, and Aria are having a snowball fight. Suddenly, Noah notices that some of the snow is turning directly into water vapor. What is this process called?

• The process of converting ice directly into water vapor

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water vapor

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

The process observed by Noah is called sublimation, where ice changes directly into water vapor without going through the liquid phase. This is accurately described by the correct option: 'The process of converting ice directly into water vapor'.

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Imagine Charlotte, Isla, and Emma are on a magical journey in the world of science. They come across a strange phenomenon and they need your help to identify it. This phenomenon is the process of converting water vapor directly into ice. What is this called?

• Deposition

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Deposition. This is a process in the world of science where water vapor changes directly into ice without going through the liquid phase. It's not Sublimation, which is the transition of a substance from the solid to the gas phase. It's also not Condensation or Precipitation, which involve the transition from gas to liquid.

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Imagine Luna, Michael, and Jackson are having a snowball fight. Suddenly, Luna notices that the snow in her hand is turning into water. What is this process called?

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water

• The process of converting water vapor into liquid water

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

The question asks about the process where snow in Luna's hand is turning into water. This is a description of the process of converting ice into water. When the temperature rises, the ice (solid state of water) absorbs heat and changes its state from solid to liquid, which is water. This process is known as melting.

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Imagine Liam, Jackson, and Grace are having a snowball fight. They are using ice, which is formed by what process?

• The process of converting liquid water into ice

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water vapor

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

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The question asks about the process through which ice is formed, which is relevant to the snowball fight Liam, Jackson, and Grace are having. The correct answer is the process of converting liquid water into ice. This is because ice is a solid state of water, which is achieved when liquid water is cooled below its freezing point.

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Oliver, Amelia, and Ava are exploring a cave during winter. They notice that the icicles hanging from the ceiling are slowly melting and dripping water. What is this process called?

• The process of converting ice into water

• The process of converting water vapor into ice

• The process of converting ice into water vapor

• Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface

Answer explanation

The question asks about the process observed when icicles in a cave are melting and dripping water. The correct answer is 'The process of converting ice into water'. This is because the icicles, which are made of ice, are melting due to the warmer temperature inside the cave, turning into liquid water. This process is not about converting water vapor into ice or ice into water vapor, nor is it about water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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