Weather and Water Cylce Quiz

Megan is studying different weather patterns. Below is a weather map of the United States. Use the map to answer the question. What type of weather is most likely occurring in Seattle according to this weather map?

• High pressure and warm temperatures with clear skies.

• Low pressure and cool temperatures with rain showers.

• High pressure and cool temperatures with snow.

• Low pressure and warm temperatures with clear skies.

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On a chilly evening, Alex noticed that when he exhaled onto the mirror, it became foggy, allowing him to draw a smiley face on it. What caused the mirror to fog up?

• His breath contained moisture droplets that heated up against the mirror.

• The warmth of his breath melted the clear layer of frost on the mirror.

• The moisture in his breath condensed when it hit the cold mirror.

• His warm breath caused evaporation when it hit the cold air.

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What causes water to fall to Earth as precipitation?

• condensation

• runoff

• evaporation

• humidity

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Nina is studying the relationship between air pressure and temperature. As the temperature rises, the air pressure decreases. Why does this happen?

• As the temperature rises, the air molecules expands and put less pressure on the ground.

• As the temperature rises, the air contracts and exerts more pressure on the ground.

• When the weather is warmer, the clouds weigh more which increases the air pressure.

• When the weather is colder, the clouds weigh more which decreases the air pressure.

What type of weather is typically associated with the presence of cirrus clouds in the sky?

• Cirrus clouds indicate an upcoming drop in temperature.

• Cirrus clouds often appear before a storm develops.

• Cirrus clouds suggest that fair weather is on the way.

• Cirrus clouds are a sign of approaching strong winds.

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While playing soccer on a warm summer day, Katie noticed dark clouds gathering overhead and decided to go inside. These storm clouds have strong and rapid updrafts, similar to those depicted in the image. What type of precipitation is Mia most likely to encounter?

• hail

• sleet

• light rain

• heavy snow

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_______________ removes water from Earth while ____________ returns water back to Earth.

• transpiration and precipitation

• evaporation and transpiration

• evaporation and precipitation

• condensation and transpiration

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How is wind formed?

• Warm air sinks and cool air rises.

• Cool air and warm air both mix and rise.

• Warm air rises while cool air sinks.

• Cool air and warm air both sink.

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Katie is studying the water cycle. Which part of the model would best illustrate where collection takes place?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Precipitation can fall as a liquid or _____.

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