Water Cycle

Which pair of processes help recharge aquifers?

   

  SC.5.E.7.1

•   rain falling on oceans and on land

   

•    glaciers breaking off and melting

     

• snow and rain falling on land

   

•    melting glaciers and sea level rise

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The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does runoff happen?

  SC.5.E.7.1

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Water is constantly returning to the atmosphere from Earth’s surface. Where on Earth does most evaporation take place?

  SC.5.E.7.2

•     soil                   

•     oceans         

•     mountain ice

•           lakes and rivers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Look at the table below.

Which of the following statements is true?

  

  SC.5.E.7.2

•   Most fresh water is underground.

     

• About 50% of all fresh water is frozen.

    

•   Less than 1% of Earth’s fresh water is surface water.

•     Groundwater makes up less than a quarter of Earth’s fresh water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The figures below illustrate a glass of water left on a windowsill.

Which claim is supported by evidence in the picture?

   

  SC.5.E.7.2

• Water has evaporated from the glass.

•     Water has changed from a gas to a liquid.

     

• The liquid water has turned into a solid.

     

• Condensation has caused the amount of water in the glass to increase.

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For science class, Liam, Carlos, and Xue are studying how precipitation levels vary in different parts of their city. What is the best procedure for collecting the data?

   

   

  SC.5.N.1.1,  SC.5.N.1.5 ,  SC.5.E.7.1,  SC.5.E.7.2

• Choose four sites around the city. Record the precipitation at all four sites each time that it rains at the school. Record the results for 1 month.

•     Place three rain gauges in various places across the city. Each student measures the amount of rain in one gauge at the same time each day for 1 month. Record the results.

• Choose three sites for rain gauges. Measure the first site. Then travel to the second site to measure it. Finally, travel to the third site and measure it. Record the results.

    

•   Choose three sites. Place a rain gauge at each site. Measure the first site twice a day for 1 month. The next month, measure the second site twice a day. Finally, measure the third site twice a day for a month. Record the results.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Water exists in various states as it passes through the water cycle. Which form of water is the most abundant at any time in the water cycle?

   

• frozen ice

   

•    water vapor

   

•    liquid salt water

•     liquid fresh water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Ken notices dew on the grass while he takes a walk. Dew forms when water vapor condenses on cooled surfaces near the ground. At what time of day is Ken most likely taking his walk?

 

•    early morning

    

•   noon

•     3 p.m.

•     6 p.m.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water trapped underground can return to the surface through a natural opening. What is this natural opening called?

•     aquifer

     

• groundwater

•     spring

•     wetland

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The atmosphere contains invisible, gaseous water vapor. It also contains specks of dust and other particles. How do these particles interact with water vapor in the air?

   

• The particles have no effect on water vapor.

     

• The particles cause water vapor to evaporate.

    

•   The particles are necessary for water vapor to form droplets.

    

•   The particles make it more difficult for water vapor to become water droplets.