Science Assessment 1: States of Water and Water Cycle

What is the process called when liquid water turns into water vapor?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What state of matter is ice?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Vapor

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of energy causes water to evaporate?

• Wind energy

• Sound energy

• Solar energy

• Magnetic energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During which process does water vapor cool and turn into liquid water droplets?

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which sequence correctly shows the water cycle?

• Melting → Freezing → Boiling

• Precipitation → Condensation → Evaporation

• Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation

• Condensation → Evaporation → Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What happens to water when it changes from a liquid to a solid?

• It gains heat energy

• It absorbs sunlight

• It loses heat energy

• It becomes water vapor

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Why does condensation usually happen high in the sky?

• The ground is too cold

• Clouds push water down

• The air is warmer above

• Cooler temperatures cause water vapor to condense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Clouds and morning dew are examples of _____________________.

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Run-Off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best explains how energy affects water’s state of matter?

• Water always stays the same no matter the temperature

• Adding energy can melt ice or make water evaporate

• Removing energy turns water into vapor

• Energy has no effect on water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Imagine you are conducting an investigation. You put a pan of ice in a warm, sunny spot. Over time, you observe water forming under the tray. The water on the outside of the pan is due to: