Earth Systems and Patterns

Question 1

During evaporation, water changesfrom a _________ to a ____________.

Accepted Answer

from a liquid to a gas.

Question 2

When water changes state from a solidto a liquid or from a liquid to a gas,__________ is added.

Accepted Answer

heat

Question 3

You will likely see stormy weather during days when air pressure is____________________.

Accepted Answer

Low

Question 4

What happens to the air temperature just before a storm?

Accepted Answer

The air gets colder just before a storm.

Question 5

What are cirrus clouds?

Accepted Answer

They are white, made of ice, usually high in the atmosphere

Question 6

Air pressure __________ as thealtitude (elevation) ___________.

Accepted Answer

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Question 7

During condensation, water changes from a _________ to a __________.

Accepted Answer

a gas (water vapor) to a liquid.

Question 8

What are cumulus clouds?

Accepted Answer

They are white, puffy clouds. They can signal fair weather

Question 9

_____ uneven heating of the Earth causing air to flow from high pressure to low pressure zones.

Accepted Answer

Wind is caused by

Question 10

How are conditions in a desert different than the surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

A desert is very dry. There is not much water vapor

Question 11

What climate zone has warm weather all year long?

Accepted Answer

tropical climate zone

Question 12

Which climate zone experiences the greatest variety of weather with the seasons of the year?

Accepted Answer

temperate

Question 13

The Temperate Zone has

Accepted Answer

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

Question 14

What climate zone has cold winters and warm summers?

Accepted Answer

temperate climate zone

Question 15

What are cumulonimbus clouds?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorm clouds that are only found at low altitudes.

Question 16

The amount of water vapor in the air is....

Accepted Answer

humidity

Question 17

What is air temperature?

Accepted Answer

the measure of heat in the air

Question 18

How are the conditions in a swamp different than the surrounding areas?

Accepted Answer

A swamp is always warmer and wetter

Question 19

What is precipitation in a solid form that can occur during storms.

Accepted Answer

hail

Question 20

What are stratus clouds?

Accepted Answer

are uniform grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky.

Question 21

What climate zone is cold allyear?

Accepted Answer

polar climate zone

Question 22

Which answer choice correctly lists environments from most dry to least dry?

Accepted Answer

desert, tundra, grassland, rainforest

Question 23

Which answer choice lists the weather conditions that would most likely result in snow?

Accepted Answer

freezing temperature, heavy clouds, high humidity

Question 24

You will likely have clear skies and good weather on days when air pressure is _______________.

Accepted Answer

High

Question 25

Hot air rising causes ______________pressure.

Accepted Answer

Low

Question 26

Is there more moisture in the air when the air is warmer or colder?

Accepted Answer

warmer

Question 27

Cold air sinking causes _____________pressure.

Accepted Answer

High

Question 28

A form of water such as: hail, rain, sleet or snow is..

Accepted Answer

precipitation

Question 29

Which answer best explains why clouds usually form high in the sky?

Accepted Answer

Cold enough there for the water vapor to begin condensing.

Earth Systems and Patterns

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