Unit 1 Earth's Water

Front

Water takes 3 forms as it moves through the water cycle. They are: solid, liquid, plasma, solid, liquid, gas, liquid, gas, plasma, solid, liquid, sublimation

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solid, liquid, gas

Front

Water reaches the atmosphere in 3 ways. Which occurs when liquid water changes into water vapor?

Back

evaporation

Front

Any form of water that falls to Earth from clouds is called:

Back

precipitation

Front

All of the water on land flows downhill because of what force?

Back

gravity

Front

It takes energy for liquid or solid water to turn into water vapor. This energy comes from:

Back

the sun

Front

On a cold morning, Sandy observed that the grass looked wet. Which process occurred when the water formed droplets on the grass?

Back

condensation

Front

As water changes state, which change of state would involve water absorbing energy? Options: condensation, deposition, evaporation, freezing

Back

evaporation

Front

Which statement is NOT TRUE about rain, snow, and hail? Options: they form in clouds, they are types of precipitation, they are the same state, they are made of water

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they are the same state

Front

What can be dissolved in water? Options: sand, leaves, pebbles, minerals (like salt)

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minerals (like salt)

Front

An example of runoff is: steam, a stream, a cloud, invisible water

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a stream