Water Cycle Color By Number

During which stage of the water cycle does water change from a liquid to a gas?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Where does most of the energy that powers the water cycle come from?

• plants

• sun

• animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the correct term for rising water vapor meeting colder air and turning it back into water droplets?

• dehydration

• condensation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

As time goes by, water goes through the water cycle again and again. Overall, the amount of water on Earth...

• decreases

• stays the same

• increases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which location contains the highest percentage of Earth's water supply?

• glaciers

• oceans

• rivers

Lakes, rivers, and streams are included in what type of water?

• ocean water

• ground water

• surface water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the correct term for plants releasing water from their leaves, which then evaporates?

• precipitation

• transpiration

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A protected artificial or natural lake that is used to store water for human use is known as a(n)

• reservoir

• aquifer

• watershed

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere falling back to Earth. This is known as

• transpiration

• precipitation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Precipitation that reaches Earth's surface and flows over the land is known as

• water vapor

• ground water

• surface runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4