Water Cycle Practice Quiz

Water released from clouds as rain, snow, or hail.

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Part of the water cycle where an excess of water runs down the slope of the land and does not sink into the soil. Eventually the water makes it to the rivers, lakes, and oceans.

• aquifer

• hydro

• vapor

• runoff

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Which is the opposite of condensation, in both energy and matter?

• runoff

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth
• It increases the chance of flooding
• It makes evaporation occur faster
• It increases condensation

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Which of these is an example of precipitation?

• snow
• air
• clouds
• vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

What percentage of the Earth’s fresh water is available for drinking?

• 10%
• <1%
• 3%
• 15%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Condensation is changing from gas to liquid.

This change causes the molecules to...

• go slower (decrease speed).

• go faster (increase speed).

• chemically change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When water on the ground surface enters the soil, through _______, this allows groundwater sources to be replenished.

• soaking

• infiltration

• transpiration

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