Weather and Water Cycle

What is a flood?

• A flood is an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often caused by heavy rainfall.

• A flood is a sudden increase in temperature that causes drought.

• A flood is a type of storm that brings strong winds and rain.

• A flood is a natural disaster that only occurs in coastal areas.

What is collection in the water cycle?

• Collection is when water evaporates into the atmosphere.

• Collection is when water is absorbed by plants.

• Collection is when water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

• Collection is when water is filtered through the ground.

What is precipitation?

• A form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water evaporating from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

• A measurement of the amount of water in the atmosphere.

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

• The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

• The sun cools the water, preventing evaporation.

• The sun creates clouds that hold water vapor.

• The sun absorbs all the water in the cycle.

What is wind?

• Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure, which can affect weather patterns.

• Wind is a type of precipitation that occurs when humidity levels are high.

• Wind is the result of the Earth's rotation affecting ocean currents.

• Wind is the temperature difference between land and sea that creates storms.

What is the water cycle?

• The process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

• A method of purifying water using chemical treatments.

• The phenomenon of water freezing into ice during winter months.

• The way in which water is stored in underground aquifers.

How does temperature affect the water cycle?

• It has no effect on the water cycle.

• Warmer temperatures decrease evaporation.

• Temperature affects the rate of evaporation and condensation; warmer temperatures increase evaporation.

• Cooler temperatures increase condensation.

What is a weather chart?

• A visual representation of weather data, showing conditions like temperature, wind speed, and precipitation.

• A type of chart used for financial forecasting.

• A diagram that illustrates the phases of the moon.

• A graphical representation of historical weather patterns.

What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by soil.

• Evaporation is the process where water vapor condenses into liquid water.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the short-term weather.

• Weather is the average weather over a long period, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

• Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.