Water Cycle

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process during which water changes from a liquid to a gas as it heats up?

• Condensation
• Runoff
• Precipitation
• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What step of the water cycle occurs when clouds become too heavy? 

• Condensation
• Runoff
• Precipitation
• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process during which water cools and turns from a gas to a liquid?

• Condensation
• Runoff
• Precipitation
• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is it called when water droplets form on the outside of a cool glass?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

As water evaporates it enters the air as

• clouds

• rain

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The water that moves along the surface of the earth is called

• ground water

• surface water

• runoff water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4