Env Sci - Test 4

What is the energy source that drives (or powers) the water cycle?

• sun

• wind

• rain

• ocean currents

What are clouds made of?

• dry air

• water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What part of the water cycle is taking place when clouds form in the sky?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

Which is the opposite of condensation?

(remember, condensation is when water vapor turns to liquid water)

• runoff

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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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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 plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

When water _________, dew forms.

• Melts
• Evaporates
• Condenses
• Precipitates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4