Water Cycle and Atmosphere Assessment

How does water move from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process is responsible for returning clean water to Earth?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What forms when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere?

• Snow

• Rain

• Clouds

• Hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the term for water soaking into the ground?

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Rain

• Fog

• Snow

• Sleet

What happens during the process of condensation?

• Liquid changes to gas

• Gas changes to liquid

• Solid changes to gas

• Solid changes to liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the role of the ozone layer?

• Provides oxygen for breathing

• Absorbs harmful UV radiation

• Traps greenhouse gases

• Reflects sunlight

What process involves water moving from plants to the atmosphere?

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

What occurs when particulates are present in the atmosphere?

• They promote precipitation

• They reduce pollution

• They create ozone

• They create UV light