Water Cycle
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Science
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?
Back
The water cycle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main processes involved in the water cycle?
Back
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and transpiration.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is not an example of precipitation: rain, snow, clouds, or sleet?
Back
Clouds.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between fresh water and salt water?
Back
Fresh water is water that has a low concentration of dissolved salts, while salt water has a high concentration of salts, primarily found in oceans.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?
Back
The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere as a waste product.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: The majority of Earth's water is fresh water.
Back
False.
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