Role of Water in the Atmosphere 1 Quiz

How does water vapor contribute to the formation of clouds?

• a. Water vapor absorbs heat from the sun and condenses into clouds.

• b. Water vapor evaporates from bodies of water and forms clouds in the atmosphere.

• c. Water vapor releases heat into the atmosphere, creating clouds.

• d. Water vapor freezes and forms clouds in the upper atmosphere.

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• a. Sun

• b. Moon

• c. Stars

• d. Earth's core

Which of the following best describes the process of evaporation?

• a. The process in which water changes from a gas to a liquid.

• b. The process in which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

• c. The process in which water freezes into ice.

• d. The process in which water condenses into clouds.

What role does water play in regulating temperature on Earth?

• a. Water acts as a greenhouse gas, trapping heat in the atmosphere.

• b. Water absorbs heat from the sun and prevents the Earth from overheating.

• c. Water releases heat into the atmosphere, cooling the Earth's surface.

• d. Water has no effect on temperature regulation.

Which statement accurately describes the role of water in the water cycle?

• a. Water is continuously lost from the atmosphere and cannot be replenished.

• b. Water only exists in the atmosphere in the form of clouds.

• c. Water moves between the atmosphere, land, and oceans through the water cycle.

• d. Water is created in the atmosphere through the process of condensation.

Which process releases heat into the atmosphere?

• a. Evaporation

• b. Condensation

• c. Sublimation

• d. Freezing

What is the process called when water changes from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid?

• a. Sublimation

• b. Precipitation

• c. Evaporation

• d. Transpiration

Which statement accurately describes the importance of water in the atmosphere?

• a. Water in the atmosphere helps prevent the formation of clouds and precipitation.

• b. Water in the atmosphere is essential for the survival of plants and animals.

• c. Water in the atmosphere plays a minor role in weather patterns.

• d. Water in the atmosphere is primarily a result of human activities.

How does water vapor return to Earth's surface during the water cycle?

• a. Through precipitation

• b. Through evaporation

• c. Through transpiration

• d. Through condensation

What happens to water vapor when it cools?

• a. It evaporates.

• b. It condenses into clouds.

• c. It freezes into ice.

• d. It remains as water vapor.