What is the process of releasing water through holes in the leaves of plants?(1 point)
Responses
evaporation
evaporation
transpiration
transpiration
precipitation
precipitation
condensation
transpiration
runoff
Energy for the water cycle comes from the sun.
Which is true about evaporation and condensation?(1 point)
Responses
They both turn water from a liquid to a gas.
They both turn water from a liquid to a gas.
Evaporation turns water droplets into a gas while condensation turns water vapor into a liquid.
Evaporation turns water droplets into a gas while condensation turns water vapor into a liquid.
Evaporation turns water vapor into a liquid while condensation turns water droplets into a gas.
Evaporation turns water vapor into a liquid while condensation turns water droplets into a gas.
They both turn water from a gas to a liquid.
Which is described by water that flows downhill? (1 point)
Responses
vapor.
vapor.
groundwater
groundwater
saturation
saturation
runoff
Which statement about the water cycle is correct?(1 point)
Responses
Plants contribute to the water cycle and animals do not.
Plants contribute to the water cycle and animals do not.
Water moves from different places but does not change form.
Water moves from different places but does not change form.
Energy for the water cycle comes from the sun.
Energy for the water cycle comes from the sun.
Water has a specific starting and ending point in the water cycle.
Which statement describes the units of humidity and relative humidity?(1 point)
Responses
Both humidity and relative humidity are measured as a percentage.
Both humidity and relative humidity are measured as a percentage.
Both humidity and relative humidity are measured using g/m3.
Both humidity and relative humidity are measured using g/m 3 .
Humidity is measured as a percentage, while relative humidity is measured using g/m3.
Humidity is measured as a percentage, while relative humidity is measured using g/m 3 .
Humidity can be measured using g/m3, while relative humidity is measured as a percentage.
Humidity can be measured using g/m3, while relative humidity is measured as a percentage.
What occurs when the air temperature is equal to the dew point temperature?(1 point)
Responses
The relative humidity is 0%, so condensation occurs.
The relative humidity is 0%, so condensation occurs.
The relative humidity is 100%, so condensation occurs.
The relative humidity is 100%, so condensation occurs.
The relative humidity is 100%, so evaporation occurs.
The relative humidity is 100%, so evaporation occurs.
The relative humidity is 0%, so evaporation occurs.
The relative humidity is 100%, so condensation occurs.
Why might dew form in the morning?(1 point)
Responses
The temperature rose overnight, and warmer air can hold less water vapor.
The temperature rose overnight, and warmer air can hold less water vapor.
The temperature fell overnight, and colder air can hold more water vapor.
The temperature fell overnight, and colder air can hold more water vapor.
The temperature fell overnight, and colder air can hold less water vapor.
The temperature fell overnight, and colder air can hold less water vapor.
The temperature rose overnight, and warmer air can hold more water vapor.
The temperature fell overnight, and colder air can hold less water vapor.
Can the dew point temperature be greater than the air temperature?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, as the dew point temperature does not depend on the air temperature.
Yes, as the dew point temperature does not depend on the air temperature.
No, as this would mean that the air does not hold any water vapor.
No, as this would mean that the air does not hold any water vapor.
No, as this would mean that the air holds more water vapor than it can.
No, as this would mean that the air holds more water vapor than it can.
Yes, as the dew point temperature depends only on the humidity.
No, as this would mean that the air holds more water vapor than it can.
Which weather events are likely to happen due to a low-pressure system?(1 point)
Responses
hurricane, snow, sunny day
hurricane, snow, sunny day
blizzard, rain, snow
blizzard, rain, snow
rain, clear skies, clouds
rain, clear skies, clouds
dry weather, blizzard, sunny day
blizzard, rain, snow
Which correctly describes the movement of air in a high-pressure system?(1 point)
Responses
Surface air moves toward the center of the system.
Surface air moves toward the center of the system.
Surface air circles around the center of the system.
Surface air circles around the center of the system.
Surface air moves away from the center of the system.
Surface air moves away from the center of the system.
Surface air moves up and down in the center of the system.
Surface air moves away from the center of the system.
Use the scenario to answer the question.
A weather forecast predicts that a sunny week will be followed by a rainy weekend.
Which pressure systems are likely to occur?
(1 point)
Responses
first a high-pressure system, and then another high-pressure system
first a high-pressure system, and then another high-pressure system
first a high-pressure system, and then a low-pressure system
first a high-pressure system, and then a low-pressure system
first a low-pressure system, and then another low-pressure system
first a low-pressure system, and then another low-pressure system
first a low-pressure system, and then a high-pressure system
First a high-pressure system, and then a low-pressure system
Which forecast would be most accurate for a week that starts with low-pressure systems and ends with high-pressure systems?(1 point)
Responses
sunny days and light rain followed by dense clouds
sunny days and light rain followed by dense clouds
sunny days and clear skies followed by dense clouds
sunny days and clear skies followed by dense clouds
dense clouds followed by light wind and clear skies
dense clouds followed by light wind and clear skies
dense clouds followed by light wind and light rain