Weather and Precipitation Quiz

What are the three main types of precipitation?

• sun, wind, fog

• rain, snow, and hail

• dust, sleet, mist

• thunder, lightning, tornado

Name the instrument used to measure wind speed.

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What is the purpose of a barometer in measuring weather?

• To measure wind speed and direction

• To measure humidity levels

• To measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather.

• To measure temperature changes

What are the different types of clouds and how are they formed?

• Clouds are formed when warm air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into tiny droplets or ice crystals. There are different types of clouds such as cirrus, cumulus, and stratus, each formed under specific atmospheric conditions.

• Clouds are formed when birds flap their wings and create air currents

• Different types of clouds are formed based on the color of the sky

• Clouds are formed by underground water sources rising to the surface and creating condensation

Explain the process of evaporation in the rain cycle.

• Water from the Earth's surface turns into water vapor due to the heat from the sun and rises into the atmosphere.

• Water from the Earth's surface turns into solid due to the heat from the sun and sinks into the ground.

• Water from the Earth's surface turns into steam due to the heat from the moon and stays on the ground.

• Water from the Earth's surface turns into ice due to the cold from the sun and falls to the ground.

Describe the process of condensation in the rain cycle.

• Condensation occurs when the air becomes warmer and turns into water vapor, creating clouds.

• The process of condensation in the rain cycle involves the evaporation of water from the ground into the air, forming clouds.

• Water vapor in the air cools and turns into liquid water droplets, forming clouds.

• Water vapor in the air heats up and turns into solid ice, forming clouds.

What is the first step in the water cycle?

• Condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere

• Freezing of water in the clouds

• Evaporation of water from the ground

• Melting of ice in the atmosphere

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing the evaporation of water.

• The sun cools the Earth's surface, causing the condensation of water.

• The sun has no role in the water cycle.

• The sun causes the Earth's surface to freeze, leading to the formation of ice.

What is the purpose of a hygrometer in weather forecasting?

• To measure air pressure

• To measure wind speed

• To measure humidity levels

• To measure temperature changes