Water Cycle

Water Cycle

7th Grade

20 Qs

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Assessment

Quiz

Science

7th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-1, MS-ESS2-6

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Stephanie Kimball

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Navigate the fascinating world of the water cycle with the Quizizz Water Cycle Quiz, crafted by Stephanie Kimball for the 7th-grade science curriculum. This comprehensive assessment tool, rated Medium difficulty, features 20 multiple-choice questions designed to deepen your understanding of water cycle concepts. It's an excellent resource for students to explore the intricacies of Earth's systems, aligning with K–12 curriculum standards to ensure educational relevance. Understanding the water cycle is crucial for grasping Earth's systems. This quiz covers essential concepts such as evaporation's role in transforming salt water to fresh water, the sun as the primary energy source, and energy transformations throughout the cycle. It also delves into climate factors, surface water movement, and the atmosphere's protective role. Students will explore the four main stages: precipitation, evaporation, condensation, and transpiration, along with gravity's influence on water movement and the significance of plant transpiration. Mastering these topics is vital for building scientific literacy and appreciating the interconnectedness of natural processes. Don't just learn the water cycle—dive into it with Quizizz! This platform supports 7th-grade science learning through interactive quizzes that engage students, provide immediate feedback, and incorporate visual learning elements. With the ability to work at their own pace and access content across devices, students can confidently explore and understand water cycle concepts. Quizizz's bold and punchy approach makes learning exciting and memorable, helping students grasp complex ideas with ease. Plan engaging water cycle lessons in seconds, not weekends, and make these concepts easy to understand and remember.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does salt water from the ocean end up as fresh water in precipitation?

Runoff leaves salt in the soil

Precipitation leaves salt in the clouds

Evaporation leaves salt in the ocean

Condensation leaves salt in the water vapor

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary energy source that drives the Earth’s water cycle between the atmosphere, oceans, and land?

Wind

Sunlight

Ocean currents

Rotation of Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Water gains energy during evaporation. During what process in the water cycle is this energy released?

Infiltration/percolation through the soil

Transpiration from plants

Runoff into the lake and ocean

Condensation that forms clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What two main factors determine an area’s climate?

Landforms and ocean currents

Bodies of water and landforms

Temperature and precipitation

Mountains and large cities

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

__________ occurs when water flows over the surface of land.

Runoff

Condensation

Precipitation

Transpiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The __________ is the where gases form a blanket around the Earth.

Biosphere

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Lithosphere-----

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What important role does the atmosphere play in the water cycle?

It is a reservoir

It is a reservation

It is an engine

All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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