What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

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Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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What follows evaporation during the water cycle? How does this occur?

• Water evaporates into water vapor
• Water vapor condenses and forms a  cloud
• Water precipitates to the ground
• Water runs down into the hydrosphere

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When water _________, dew forms.

• Melts
• Evaporates
• Condenses
• Precipitates

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.

• cools
• heats up
• freezes
• lights up

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What makes water evaporate?

• An increase in energy can cause liquid water to evaporate and become water vapor.

• An increase in cold weather can cause liquid water to evaporate and become water vapor.

• A decrease in energy can cause liquid water to evaporate and become water vapor.

• An increase in chemical substances can cause liquid water to evaporate and become water vapor.

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How does water vapor become a cloud?

• When water vapor gains energy it condenses and liquid water forms.

• When water vapor loses energy it condenses and liquid water forms.

• When water vapor loses energy it condenses and vapor water forms.

• When water vapor takes energy it condenses and liquid water forms.

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What causes rain or snow to fall to Earth?

• Evaporation brings water back to Earth through the process of precipitation.

• Gravity brings water back to Earth through the process of precipitation.

• Weather factors brings water back to Earth through the process of evaporation.

• Condensation brings water back to Earth through the process of precipitation.

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