Water Cycle BP

What is the main function of the water cycle?

• To reduce the amount of water on Earth

• To store water under Earth's surface

• To transform the surface of Earth

• To move water around Earth

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"But the total amount of water on Earth stays the same . . . except for the tiny bit we take up to space." According to the quote, about how much water leaves Earth each year?

• 0%

• 
  3%

• 10%

• 33%

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Which stage of the water cycle is driven mainly by gravity?

• precipitation

• evaporation

• transpiration

• condensation

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Which of the following is part of the process of transpiration?

• A glass of water

• A patch of dirt

• A flower

• An ice cube

"The vapor cools so much it turns into tiny drops of liquid water again." How do the particles in water vapor change during condensation?

• They move closer together

• 
  They move farther apart

• They stop moving

• They move faster

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which quotes support the claim that moving water changes Earth's surface? Choose 3!

• "When rivers overflow, they deposit fresh soil in surrounding areas, called floodplains."

• "It could've come from the depths of the ocean or the peak of a mountain."

• "All the water on, under, and above Earth's surface is connected."

• "It's how the Colorado River carved out the Grand Canyon."

• "And how the oceans formed the White Cliffs of Dover in England."

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See the picture. Match each term with the correct numbered location.

• 1. 1. Water vapor

  2. 2. Freshwater

  3. 3.Salt Water

  4. 4. Ground water

• 1. 1. Salt Water

  2. 2. Water Vapor

  3. 3.Fresh water

  4. 4. Ground water

• 1. 1. Water Vapor

  2. 2. Ground water

  3. 3.Fresh water

  4. 4. Salt Water

• 1. 1. Freshwater

  2. 2. Water Vapor

  3. 3. Salt Water

  4. 4. Ground water

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Organize the statements according to the process they describe. Not all the answers will be used

• Liquid water heats into gas

• Precipitation

• Rain, Snow, Sleet or ice

• Evaporation

• Droplets collect in the clouds

• Condensation

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The water in rivers is...

• salt water

• freshwater

• groundwater

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process must happen in order for frozen fresh water to turn into fresh water?

• Melting

• Freezing

• Condensation

• precipitation

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