Water Cycle

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What causes ocean water to evaporate in the water cycle?

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energy from the Sun

Front

Which part of the diagram BEST represents condensation? 

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Front

What MOST likely happened to the water in the pans left in a sunny spot and a shady spot for 12 hours?

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More water evaporated from the pan exposed to sunshine.

Front

Which fact best explains why MOST evaporation happens in the oceans? Options: Ocean water is salty. There are mountain ranges on the ocean floor. About 97 percent of Earth’s water is ocean water. Fewer clouds block sunlight over the ocean.

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About 97 percent of Earth’s water is ocean water.

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A glass of cold water is set on a desktop. Later that day, beads of water had formed on the outside of the glass. The MOST likely explanation for the beads of water is that

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water vapor condensed on the sides

Front

What part of the water cycle takes place when water from clouds falls back to Earth?

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precipitation

Front

Which process is missing from the water cycle diagram?

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condensation

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Which is an example of condensation? Options: water boiling in a pot, water being absorbed by plants, salt being removed from water, moisture on mirror after hot shower

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moisture on mirror after hot shower

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The process of water changing from its liquid state to a gas in the water cycle is known as

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evaporation

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In which way are evaporation and condensation similar?

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Both are caused by changes in heat energy.