Weather and the Water Cycle
Science Review Game
Where is most of Earth’s water?
What are the three main sources of fresh water used
by humans?
What can people do to make better use of the water that is available?
Describe what happens to a water
molecule in the water cycle.
Explain how uneven heating
causes wind.
How does the water cycle affect
weather in California?
Name three ways that the ocean
influences California’s weather.
Why is it important to use Earth’s fresh
water wisely?
How do clouds form?
What is one cause of floods?
What is one effect of floods?
What is one cause of a drought?
What is one effect of a drought?
A large body of air with the same
temperature and moisture content
throughout is called _?
What kind of front is this? What kind of weather will it
produce?
What kind of front is this? What kind of weather will it
produce?
What kind of front is this? What kind of weather will it
produce?
Areas of high and low pressure are shown on the map below. Which way will the wind blow?
Why?
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Three students are discussing what causes raindrops.
Wait, you are both
right!
No, raindrops
are caused by
condensation.
Raindrops are caused
by evaporation.
How can Eduardo and Patti both be correct?
Patti Eduardo Suze
Bonus Round
• Decide how many points you would like to wager.
In California, what is most of the water used for?