Atmosphere &WaterCycle

Which of the following describes a way in which plants release water vapor in the water cycle?

• A condensation

• B transpiration

• C evaporation

• D precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the weather that occurs on Earth?

• A exosphere

• B ionosphere

• C troposphere

• D stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which layer of the atmosphere is the protective layer of ozone that helps block harmful UV rays from the Sun found?

• A exosphere

• B troposphere

• C ionosphere

• D stratosphere

What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

• A argon

• B oxygen

• C carbon dioxide

• D nitrogen

What are the places where groundwater is stored between layers of rock and soil?

• A runoff

• B aquifers

• C stomata

• D dew points

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of the following weather tools is used to measure air pressure?

• A anemometer

• B weather vane

• C barometer

• D wet-dry bulb hygrometer

The water cycle is an endless process powered by the transpiration of plants.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Another way that water vapor enters the water cycle is through the precipitation of animals.

• True

• False

Condensation is the process by which gas turns into a liquid.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Groundwater is a source of water for people and irrigation from aquifers.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1