Water Cycle

Water Cycle

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-1, MS-PS1-4

+2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is condensation?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation to occur.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of evaporation?

Back

An example of evaporation is when puddles of water disappear on a hot day.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of condensation?

Back

An example of condensation is when water droplets form on the outside of a cold glass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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