Learn about Weather

Language: English
Subject: Natural science > Weather
Age: 9 - 10

Learn about Weather

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

Condensation

Evaporation

Precipitation

Transpiration

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

Rain

Snow

Hail

Cloud

What causes thunder and lightning during a thunderstorm?

Wind

Rain

Clouds

Static electricity

What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

Thermometer

Barometer

Anemometer

Hygrometer

What is the layer of gas surrounding the Earth called?

Mantle

Atmosphere

Crust

Core

What is the main cause of the seasons?

Tilt of the Earth's axis

Distance from the Sun

Cloud cover

Ocean currents

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid called?

Condensation

Evaporation

Precipitation

Transpiration

What is the measurement of the amount of water vapor in the air called?

Temperature

Pressure

Humidity

Density

What is the average weather condition of a place over a long period of time called?

Season

Climate

Weather

Forecast