5.P.2.1 Water Cycle

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

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It causes evaporation.

Front

Which statement is true of evaporation on a cloudy day? Options: Evaporation does not occur on a cloudy day, Evaporation occurs at a faster rate on a cloudy day., Evaporation occurs at a slower rate on a cloudy day.

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Evaporation occurs at a slower rate on a cloudy day.

Front

In the water cycle, which must happen directly before condensation?

Back

evaporation

Front

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

Back

condensation

Front

Which of these is an example of precipitation? Options: snow, air, clouds, vapor

Back

snow

Front

Which is the opposite of condensation?

Back

evaporation

Front

Which best explains why runoff is important?

Back

It returns water to other locations on Earth.

Front

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________.

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precipitation

Front

Does evaporation happen before or after condensation?

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before

Front

What follows evaporation during the water cycle?

Back

Water vapor condenses and forms a cloud.