The water cycle

The ______________ is the mixture of gases, dust, and other small particles that surround the Earth.

• Solution

• Stratosphere

• Atmosphere

• Sun

What is the main source source of the billions of tiny water droplets that make up clouds?

• The sun

• The oceans

• The United States

• Evaporation

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As the sun heats water, its particles move faster and faster. When water gains enough energy, it changes into a gas called water vapor. What is this process called?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Rudolf

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Water droplets in clouds come together to form larger droplets. Eventually, the droplets become too _____________ to remain in the air and fall to Earth as rain. This process is called precipitation.

• Sassy

• Pretty

• Heavy

• Small

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Gravity causes ________________ to flow over Earth’s surface. Eventually, it may enter rivers and flow back into the ocean. It can also enter lakes or seep into the ground.

• Gravity

• Roundup

• Transpiration

• Runoff

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A. ______________ is the long-term weather patterns of a place.

B. ______________describes what the atmosphere is like at a given time and place.

• A. Weather B. Climate

• A. Climate B. Weather

• B. Weather A. Temperature

• A. Climate B. Temperature