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Mystery Science "Stormy Skies" review
Mystery Science "Stormy Skies" review
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1
What type of cloud brings thunderstorms that would last under an hour?
stratonimbus
stratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
2
Which climate zone has cold winters and cold summers?
mild
tropical
polar
temperate
3
The tropical climate zone is near the Equator.
True
False
4
What type of cloud looks white and fluffy, and is NOT a storm cloud?
cumulonimbus
stratonimbus
cumulus
stratus
5
In which climate are winters warm, but not hot?
temperate
tropical
mild
desert
6
In which climate do trees lose their leaves?
temperate
polar
tropical
mild
7
Which of the following happens when water (liquid) from the ground heats up and turns to water vapor (a gas)?
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
8
In which climate idoes it not rain much ever?
desert
temperate
polar
tropical
9
In which climate do animals have thick fur and blubber?
tropical
temperate
polar
mild
10
Which of the following happens when water vapor (gas) in the air cools down and turns to water (a liquid)?
precipitation
evaporation
condensation
11
In which climate is it hot and wet in December and June?
temperate
tropical
polar
desert
12
Clouds are made of tiny liquid water drops. When water on the ground evaporates, it rises into the air and forms clouds.
False
True
13
Which of the following happens when water droplets in the clouds become too heavy and fall to the ground?
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
14
Stratonuimbus clouds usually cause rain all day long because...
they turn into stratus clouds
they turn into cumulus clouds
they are very big, so they spend a long time over one area
there is no hail in stratonumbus storms
15
How can you tell the difference between a stratus and stratonuimbus cloud?
a stratonimbus cloud covers the whole sky and a stratus cloud does not
a stratonimbus cloud has a lighter color
a stratonimbus cloud is darker and causes rain
stratus clouds are tall and stratonimbus clouds are small
16
Tropical climate zones are very wet and humid because __________.
they have many types of plants
The sun shines directly on them, and causes more evaporation and rainfall
they are warm in summer and cold in winter
the temperature is cold