Water Cycle

Water Cycle

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6, MS-LS2-3

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the constant movement of water from the ground to the sky and back again, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air, often seen when puddles disappear on a hot day.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name the three main stages of the water cycle.

Back

The three main stages of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of evaporation?

Back

An example of evaporation is when a puddle of water dries up on a sunny day.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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