Water Cycle Test

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water moving between the atmosphere, land surface, and below the ground

• The process of water freezing into ice and melting into liquid

• The process of water evaporating into the atmosphere and condensing into clouds

• The process of water flowing in rivers and lakes

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Where is most of the water on Earth stored?

• In the atmosphere

• In freshwater lakes and rivers

• In the oceans

• In the ground as groundwater

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What are the different forms of water in the water cycle?

• Liquid, solid, and gas

• Saltwater and freshwater

• Rain, snow, and hail

• Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does water move between the atmosphere and the surface?

• Through evaporation, evapotranspiration, and precipitation

• Through infiltration and groundwater recharge

• Through snowmelt, runoff, and streamflow

• Through condensation and sublimation

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What drives the water cycle?

• Energy from the sun and the force of gravity

• Human activities and pollution

• Climate change and global warming

• Natural disasters and weather events

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How do humans impact the water cycle?

• By redirecting rivers and building dams

• By using water for various purposes

• By polluting water sources

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the impact of climate change on the water cycle?

• Changing precipitation patterns and extreme weather events

• Rising sea levels and coastal flooding

• Ocean acidification and damage to marine organisms

• All of the above

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What determines water availability?

• Water quantity, water timing, and water quality

• Water temperature, water pressure, and water density

• Water color, water taste, and water smell

• Water depth, water width, and water length

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Where is most of the freshwater stored on Earth?

• In the atmosphere as water vapor

• In the oceans as saltwater

• In freshwater lakes and rivers

• In the ground as groundwater

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What are some human activities that affect the water cycle?

• Agricultural irrigation and industrial activities

• Mining and aquaculture

• Urban development and deforestation

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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