ESS.5.1.4 (5.P.2.1) #2: Schoolnet

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What is the major role of the Sun in the water cycle?

Back

It causes evaporation.

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Which steps in the water cycle MOST directly cause floods?

Back

precipitation and runoff

Front

Where is the majority of Earth’s fresh water found?

Back

ice

Front

What BEST explains why water droplets formed on the grass in the morning?

Back

The air temperature became cooler.

Front

What MOST likely happened to the water in the pans after 12 hours?

Back

More water evaporated from the pan exposed to sunshine.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain or snow.

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What is runoff?

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

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Approximately 71%.