Water on the Earth

Water on the Earth

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Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1, MS-PS1-4

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Groundwater is water that is stored in the soil and rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process describes the release of water vapor from plant leaves?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which water is given off through the leaves of plants as water vapor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main forces that drive the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is driven by gravity and energy from the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does water return to the Earth's surface after evaporation?

Back

Water returns to the Earth's surface through precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to most of the precipitation that falls on land?

Back

Most of the precipitation that falls on land is absorbed by plants, evaporates, or runs off into water bodies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'water cycle'.

Back

The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of transpiration in the water cycle?

Back

Transpiration contributes to the water cycle by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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