Weather Unit Test

The phase transition of a gas to solid, skipping the liquid phase is known as...

• Deposition

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Boiling

The phase transition from a solid to a gas, skipping the liquid phase is known as...

• Deposition

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Boiling

What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

• Sublimation

• Deposition

• Condensation

• Freezing

The climate in Arizona during August is extremely hot and dry. This is an example of...

• Weather

• Heat Transfer

• Air Masses

• Climate

The statement 'I will go for a swim if it is hot outside' is an example of...

• Weather

• Climate Change

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What is the effect of temperature increase on the speed and distribution of molecules?

• They slow down and spread out

• They speed up and spread out

• They slow down and condense

• They speed up and condense

What is the primary force that causes rain to fall to the ground?

• The force of updrafts pushing the rain upwards

• The force of gravity pulling the rain downwards

• The force of wind moving the rain sideways

• The force of the Earth's rotation spinning the rain outwards

Which of these is not a factor in determining weather conditions?

• Humidity

• Air Pressure

• Ocean Currents

• Color of the house

How does the humidity of the atmosphere compare to the humidity of the ground?

• The ground is less humid than the atmosphere

• The ground is more humid than the atmosphere

• The ground and the atmosphere have the same humidity

• The ground is colder than the atmosphere

How does the temperature change as elevation increases?

• Temperature decreases as elevation increases

• Temperature increases as elevation increases

• Temperature does not change as elevation increases

• Temperature fluctuates as elevation increases