Aquatic Systems

Which is the opposite process of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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When excess rainwater or meltwater cannot be absorbed by the soil, it overflows onto the surface of the land and into waterways. This is called:

• Transpiration
• Precipitation
• Percolation
• Run-off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is it called when water changes from a liquid into vapor?

• EVAPORATION
• PRECIPITATION
• TRANSPIRATION
• CONDENSATION

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What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In the water cycle, the sun provides

• energy for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes and rivers.
• water for evaporation to happen. 
• energy to produce electricity. 
• water for condensation to happen. 

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What type of precipitation forms when raindrops fall through cold air and freeze before they hit the ground? 

• Rain
• Dew
• Sleet 
• Snow

What process would cause water melting from a mountain top to end up in a lake?

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which best describes the importance of an aquifer?

• It holds (hopefully) uncontaminated ground water for human consumption
• It supplies all the water for lakes and rivers
• It provides water for oceans
• It provides habitat for fish and other aquatic species

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