The Sun's Energy & Weather

What is the main source of energy that drives Earth's weather?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• The oceans

• The mountains

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Which process changes water from liquid to gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Clouds are formed when water vapor ____.

• Condenses

• Evaporates

• Freezes

• Sublimates

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True or False: High pressure systems usually bring clear skies.

• True

• False

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Air moves from areas of ___ pressure to areas of ___ pressure.

• High, Low

• Low, High

• High, High

• Low, Low

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Which type of cloud is tall, dark, and often brings thunderstorms?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

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What causes wind?

• Air moving from high to low pressure

• The Sun rising

• Clouds forming

• The Moon pulling

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True or False: The Sun heats Earth evenly everywhere.

• True

• False

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Which parts of Earth absorb the Sun’s energy?

• geosphere, hydrosphere & atmosphere

• geosphere and hydrosphere only

• hydrosphere and atmosphere only

• hydrosphere only

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Which front happens when cold air pushes warm air up quickly?

• Cold front occurs

• Warm front occurs

• Stationary front occurs

• Occluded front occurs

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