Water in the Atmosphere

The atmosphere and the hydrosphere overlap and interact

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of Earth's 4 subsystems represents the air around Earth?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

Water evaporates from the surface of oceans and lakes and rises into the Earth's atmosphere as __________________.

• water droplets

• ice

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Clouds form when water vapor rises, cools and _____________________ into tiny water droplets that join together.

• evaporates

• condenses

• transpiration

• hardens

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The wavy vertical arrows represent the movement of water into which of Earth's systems?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of Earth's 4 subsystems represents life on Earth?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

The process when plants release water vapor into the atmosphere is called _____________.

• evaporation

• transpiration

• respiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When people and animals breathe out and release carbon dioxide and water vapor into the atmosphere.

• evaporation

• transpiration

• respiration

When water vapor LOSES thermal energy it ________________________, and millions of droplets come together to create clouds.

• evaporates

• atmosphere

• condenses

• respirates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of Earth's 4 subsystems represents the water on Earth?

• atmosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

• hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4