Weather

What is precipitation?

• A type of weather phenomenon that only includes rain.

• Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• A measurement of humidity in the air.

• A process that only occurs in tropical regions.

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water moving through the atmosphere and ground.

• The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• A method of purifying water through filtration and boiling.

• The cycle of water used in irrigation and agriculture.

What influences the type of precipitation that falls?

• Air temperature

• Humidity levels

• Wind speed

• Atmospheric pressure

What is a tornado?

• A rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

• A type of storm that produces heavy rain and lightning.

• A weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and hail.

• A large body of ice that moves slowly over land.

What is humidity?

• Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

• Humidity is the measure of temperature in the atmosphere.

• Humidity refers to the pressure exerted by the air.

• Humidity is the amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface.

What is a thunderstorm?

• A type of cloud that produces rain and snow.

• A rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning and thunder.

• A weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and clear skies.

• A cloud formation that only produces rain without any electrical activity.

What causes your ears to pop on an airplane?

• A change in altitude

• A change in cabin pressure

• The presence of earwax

• The temperature of the air

What is a weather front?

• A type of storm that occurs in winter.

• A boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, which can lead to changes in weather.

• A measurement of temperature and humidity in the atmosphere.

• A phenomenon that only occurs in tropical regions.

What is condensation?

• A process where liquid water evaporates into vapor.

• A process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

• A method of purifying water by boiling it.

• A phenomenon where ice melts into water.

What two processes cause clouds to form?

• Evaporation and condensation

• Precipitation and evaporation

• Condensation and sublimation

• Evaporation and freezing