Water Cycle and Weather

The constant movement of water both on and above Earth's surface is known as ________________________.

• the atmosphere

• the water cycle

• condensation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water droplets falling from the atmosphere in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail is called ________________________.

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The cooling of water in the atmosphere changing from a gas to a liquid is called _______________________.

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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The process that occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas (caused by heat) is called ______________________.

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The process during which plants release moisture into the air is called _________________________.

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

• radiant energy

• light energy

• thermal energy

• kinetic energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Where does radiant energy come from?

• clouds

• ground

• water

• sun

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What is the layer of gas surrounding a planet and held in place by gravity called?

• energy

• water cycle

• atmosphere

• system

What is most of the air made of?

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• carbon dioxide

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

_______________________ is when a substance changes state from a solid to a liquid.

• freezing

• melting

• sublimation

• deposition

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4