Question 1

Earth is surrounded by an envelope of air called ______.

Accepted Answer

atmosphere

Answer

air temperature

Answer

weather

Question 2

The general condition of the atmosphere in a certain area over a short period of time is called ______.

Accepted Answer

weather

Answer

atmosphere

Answer

atmospheric pressure

Question 3

It is the hotness and coldness of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

air temperature

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air pressure

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climate

Answer

weather

Question 4

It indicates both wind speed and wind direction. It changes throughout the day and from day to day.

Accepted Answer

wind velocity

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air pressure

Answer

wind speed

Answer

air temperature

Question 5

Air pressure is measured using a ______.

Accepted Answer

barometer

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wind vane

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thermometer

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wind sock

Question 6

He developed the Beaufort Wind Scale in 1805.

Accepted Answer

Francis Beaufort

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Alexander Beaufort

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Thomas Beaufort

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Peter Beaufort

Question 7

Air pressure is also known as _______.

Accepted Answer

atmospheric pressure.

Answer

temperature

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weather forecast

Answer

air pressure

Question 8

What causes water to evaporate?

Accepted Answer

sun

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plants

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humus

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wind

Question 9

Why is the water cycle important?

Accepted Answer

it allows water to be used and reused.

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it washes off dirt on roofs.

Answer

it brings flood onto the streets and passageways.

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it fills up swimming pools.

Question 10

Why should buildings houses and factories along riverbanks be prohibited?

Accepted Answer

to avoid water pollution

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to channel the chemicals

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to stop them using the water

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to block the water flow

Question 11

Which activity helps conserve water?

Accepted Answer

using a pail and dipper instead of a water hose when cleaning the car.

Answer

playing with water.

Answer

letting broken water pipes remain unrepaired.

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leaving the faucet open while brushing your teeth.

Question 12

Wind speed is recorded in a number of kilometers per hour using _____.

Accepted Answer

anemometer

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thermometer

Answer

wind velocity

Answer

air pressure

Question 13

It has a wide tail to catch the wind.

Accepted Answer

wind vane

Answer

anemometer

Answer

windsock

Answer

aerovane

Question 14

Waste products from factories dumped in bodies of water making the water toxic and safe to use.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 15

Precipitation causes the water droplets to drop as rain.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 16

It changes water vapor back to the water.

Accepted Answer

condensation

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evaporation

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precipitation

Question 17

Earth's water is about 89 percent saltwater and about 11 percent freshwater.

Accepted Answer

false

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true

Question 18

It is the process of changing water to water vapor.

Accepted Answer

evaporation

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condensation

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precipitation

Question 19

The water cycle moves water around the planet

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 20

Water has a different use such as bathing, cleaning, washing clothes, and cooling.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

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