Water Cycle and Sun

At which point in the diagram is the sun’s heat turning water into a gas?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Some of the water that is in the ocean right now will find its way to lakes and ponds. Which of the following best describes the process that takes water

from the ocean?

• the sun causes evaporation

• waves strike the shoreline

• currents move large amounts of water

• glaciers melt in warmer locations

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The sun’s energy evaporates water from oceans, which cover approximately

71% of Earth’s surface. Which of the following is an example of how precipitation and evaporation are related as an integral part of the water

cycle?

• Some precipitation is absorbed into the ground where it can be stored for a long time.

• Water precipitated on the mountains might flow down and eventually reach the ocean.

• The sun heats up the ocean and lake water, which causes evaporation to occur.

• Rain falls into ponds and lakes. Later, heat energy turns it into water vapor.

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Which letter represents evaporation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The water cycle is the process that moves water around on our planet. What is the most important source of water on Earth?

• clouds

• the ocean

• lakes

• atmosphere

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What labeled stage of the water cycle shows water changing from the gas state to the liquid state?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Water changes from state to state in the water cycle. Which of the following best describes the process of the water cycle, which takes water from the

clouds and drops it on the earth in the form of snow, sleet, hail, or rain?

• transpiration

• evaporation

• precipitation

• cloud formation

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What part of Ashley’s model represents precipitation in the atmosphere?

• Droplets forming on the pan

• Water drops falling from the pan

• Water vapor rising from the beaker

• Water heating inside the beaker

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The ocean is an important reservoir of water on Earth. Lakes are another reservoir of water on Earth. Which of the following best explains how precipitation connects these two?

• Water from one reservoir can be released from the atmosphere into another.

• Gravity moves water from locations high in the mountains downward to sea level.

• Water from these reservoirs enters the atmosphere when it absorbs heat from the sun.

• These reservoirs store water, which is necessary for the survival of living things

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What part of Jacob’s and Angelina’s model represents cloud formation in the water cycle?

• Tiny drops of water forming at the top of the bottle

• Drops of water running down the side of the bottle

• The lamp shining on the bottle and the water

• Water sitting in the bottom of the bottle

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