The Water Cycle

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Which student created a model that showed a liquid turning into a gas?

Back

John

Front

William used a model to show how water vapor becomes a liquid in the water cycle. Which part of the water cycle is he modeling?

Back

condensation

Front

What is the main way water leaves the ocean?

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evaporation

Front

Carina says that cloudy days are not good for playing outside. Which of the following best describes Carina's statement?

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opinion

Front

In a winter storm, rain begins to freeze as it falls to earth. What is this mixture of rain and snow called?

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sleet

Front

Savannah is making a poster showing precipitation in solid form. Which will she NOT show on the poster? Options: rain, snow, sleet, hail

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rain

Front

What is the source of 90% of the evaporated water in the water cycle?

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oceans

Front

What type of precipitation involves a raindrop being carried up and down in a storm cloud until it forms a hard ball of ice?

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hail

Front

What is the source of energy for the water cycle?

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sun

Front

Items to use in a model demonstrating how water evaporates from the ocean.

Back

A hot plate and a bowl of salt water.