4.8B/5.8B Science STAAR (Water Cycle)

Front

Which of the following events in the water cycle is an example of solar energy being absorbed?
- Water vapor condensing to form clouds
- Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean
- Rain freezing as it falls toward the ground
- Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain

Back

Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean

Front

The diagram shows the process of evaporation over the ocean. What is the most likely effect of this process on the land areas nearby?

Back

Increased precipitation

Front

This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the sun and the ocean that results in clouds forming near the beach? Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean. Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean. Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean. Light from the sun decreases the amount of water vapor in the air over the ocean.

Back

Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.

Front

The model shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle?

Back

The sun to provide energy for evaporation

Front

The picture shows a cumulonimbus cloud forming over an ocean. Which statement best explains how the sun and the ocean interact to form a cumulonimbus cloud?

Back

Heat from the sun warms the ocean, causing the water to evaporate. The water vapor then condenses to form a cumulonimbus cloud.

Front

The pictures show a sidewalk at three different times on the same day. The changes were caused by the weather. Which table best describes the changes that most likely occurred between 6 am and noon?

Back

Front

A diagram of the stages in the water cycle is shown. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N? Water flowing downhill, Fog forming along a highway, The water level of a lake decreasing, Dark clouds forming in the sky

Back

Water flowing downhill