Water Cycle

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7th Grade
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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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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
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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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