Hydrosphere

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What is the change of water from a liquid to a gas called?

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Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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On a warm, sunny day, which stage of the water cycle is most likely to occur?

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Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does the term 'precipitation' mean?

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Water that falls from the sky as part of the hydrologic cycle in the form of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How much of the Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

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What type of water is found in oceans and is not safe for drinking?

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Salt water.

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

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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The water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the primary 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 term for water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

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Collection.

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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 vapor into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3