Science

Most of the water that falls as rain comes from the ocean. Which list shows the correct order of how water from the ocean becomes rain? A) evaporation, condensation, precipitation B) evaporation, precipitation, condensation

Fresh water is found in many places on Earth. Which of these places holds the MOST fresh water? A) ponds and seas B) lakes and oceans C) glaciers and icebergs

Which of the following tools is used to measure rainfall? A) wind meter B) thermometer C) rain gauge

Which of these is the best place to put a rain gauge to measure rainfall correctly? A) on a porch B) where rain falls C) where wind blows

Which kind of severe weather does the picture show? A) blizzard B) hurricane C) tornado

A layer of gases surrounds Earth. Which of these is the name for this layer of gases? A) air B) atmosphere C) vapor

One of the gases in the atmosphere is an important part of the weather. Which of the following is the gas that is part of the weather? A) nitrogen B) water vapor C) carbon dioxide

Water moves back and forth between Earth’s surface and the air. Which of these is the way that liquid water moves from the air to the ground? A) condensation B) evaporation C) precipitation

A thick layer of gases surrounds Earth. Which of these is the name for the mixture of gases in this layer? A) air B) oxygen C) water vapor

Which thing in this picture has the energy to make ice melt? A) the air B) the sun C) the snow

Which of these is the correct unit to use for writing a temperature? A) inches B) centimeters C) degrees Celsius

The picture shows a ... A) thermometer B) rain gauge C) wind vane

Iva wants to make model of the water cycle. Which of these would make the BEST sun for the model? A) a light bulb B) a glow stick C) a rubber ball

Which weather instrument is used to measure air temperature? A) a wind meter B) a thermometer C) a wind vane

Conditions in the atmosphere are different at different places. Which word is the name for the condition of the atmosphere at one place and time? A) condensation B) thunder C) weather

Which of these is the gas animals need to breathe? A) oxygen B) nitrogen C) carbon dioxide

A blizzard is one kind of severe weather. Which of these things MUST you do to be safe while a blizzard happens? A) wear rainwear B) wear jackets C) stay indoors

The oceans hold almost all the water on Earth. Which kind of water is found in the oceans? A) fresh water B) salt water C) pure water

Which word describes the change of state from a liquid to a gas? A) condensation B) evaporation C) precipitation

Water is found in many places on Earth. Which of these places has only frozen water? A) the soil B) a glacier C) an ocean

Which is a measure of how hot or cold something is? A) temperature B) thermometer C) weather

Some parts of a weather report cannot be measured with an instrument. Which weather condition do you NOT measure with an instrument? A) precipitation amount B) present temperature C) precipitation type