Water Cycle Review (6.3.1)

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What is the process called when water vapor molecules in the air slow down and turn back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is the term for the process where water seeps through dirt and rock to enter the groundwater system?

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Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What step in the water cycle is illustrated by the number 2?

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Condensation

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What happens to a parcel of air containing gaseous water molecules when it is heated by the Sun?

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It expands, decreases in density, and is pushed upward by colder, denser air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is the term for locations where water can be found on Earth, such as oceans, clouds, and puddles?

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Reservoirs

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the process called when liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere and back again?

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The water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of gravity in the water cycle?

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Gravity pulls denser air down and allows water to flow into lower areas, influencing the movement of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4