The Water Cycle

Which of the following shows the steps of the water cycle in the correct order?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Accumulation (Surface Runoff)

• Surface Runoff, Condensation, Precipitation, Accumulation

• Condensation, Accumulation (Surface Runoff), Evaporation, Precipitation

• Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation, Accumulation (Surface Runoff)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The Galaxy Elementary Lab Team has selected an experiment to determine the effects of temperature on the rate of evaporation. They have filled four plastic cups with water at different temperatures. Each cup of water is covered with another plastic cup that is turned upside down. They then begin to observe the amount of condensation that is collected in the top cup.

What is the phase change that takes place when the water collected in the top of the cup begins to fall back into the bottom cup?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

The atmospheric pressure plays an important role in the water cycle. Which of the following best describes the outcome as a result of an increase in atmospheric pressure?

• The precipitation decreases

• The rate of evaporation increases

• The condensation rate decreases

• The evaporation rate decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Mrs. Reece and her family are on a vacation in the Hawaiian Islands. One of the islands they visit has an area where it rains everyday. Which statement below would explain how constant rain (precipitation) over a period of time would affect the landscape on this Hawaiian Island?

• There would be no obvious change to the landscape

• The island would change shape due to the weathering and erosion

• The island would disappear completely due to flooding

• The island would collide into other islands forming an earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

There are many steps that make up the water cycle. Which of the following choices correctly shows the step that proceeds surface runoff?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4