Env. Science 3.2: The Cycling of Materials Check

What is the process called when water vapor rises into the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Fill in the blank: The process of water falling from clouds as rain, snow, or sleet is known as ________.

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are important because they convert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into a form that can be used by plants.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is not a part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Fill in the blank: During precipitation, water vapor in the air may condense into water droplets in a ______.

• River

• Cloud

• Ocean

• Lake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Fill in the blank: The process of water falling from clouds as rain, snow, or hail is called _______.

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

• Melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How do plants release carbon dioxide?

• Through their roots

• Through their leaves and other plant parts

• Through their flowers

• Through their seeds