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

• burning of fossil fuels

• clouds releasing precipation

• heating of Earth's surface by the Sun

• water being pulled underground by gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does most weather phenomena occur?

• exosphere

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which step of the water cycle is described correctly?

• Condensation occurs when vapor turns into a liquid.

• Evaporation occurs when vapor turns in to a liquid.

• Precipitation occurs when water flows across the land.

• Runoff occurs when water falls from the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which clouds bring rain?

• dark cumulus

• white cumulus

• thin cirrus

• fluffy cirrus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A meteorologist forecasts that a could front will pass through Charleston, South Carolina, overnight. Which statement best describes what could happen to the temperature in Charleston after the cold front moves through.

• The temperature will rise.

• The temperature will drop.

• The temperature will not change.

• The temperature will rise then fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which is a characteristic of stratus clouds?

• They are puffy, lumpy-looking clouds often with a flat bottom.

• Most of the time they are found in low elevations of the atmosphere.

• They are formed mostly of ice crystals.

• They are small, puffy, high clouds that spread out and cover a large area.

The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measures should people who reside in the area follow?

• Stay near windows.

• Stay out of water.

• Take shelter under trees.

• Do not enter enclosed buildings.

Processes involved in the water cycle are represented by the numbers in the diagram.

Which process is represented by the number 4?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run-off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is a form of precipitation?

• wind

• snow

• f0g

• dew

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane