Weather vs Climate and Water Cycle

Which stage of the water cycle is being shown in the graphic?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Elimination

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Students created a model of the water cycle. What part of their model represents precipitation in the atmosphere?

• Droplets forming on the pan

• Water drops falling from the pan

• Water vapor rising from the beaker

• Water heating inside the beaker

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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The process of of water changing from a liquid to a gas is ...

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Freezing

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Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

• The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

• The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Number 3 represents which stage of the water cycle? 

• Precipitation falls from the clouds as water, freezing rain, or snow
• Water vapor rises and changes from a gas to a liquid and forms clouds. 
• Groundwater forms from water that does not evaporate   
• Heat energy causes liquid water to evaporate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does the Sun help move water from the ocean through the water cycle?

• by causing surface water to evaporate

• by adding particles to the water

• by increasing the amount of water

• by blowing water toward land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Water flows on the earth’s surface as a result of precipitation.

• evaporation

• runoff

• condensation

• precipitation

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Which process is driven by the Sun's heat?

• Process A

• Process B

• Process C

• Process D

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The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does precipitation happen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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I hear Australia is warm all year round! Let's go to Australia for vacation!

• weather

• climate

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