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In the water cycle, which must happen directly before condensation?

• run off
• evaporation
• transpiration
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth
• It increases the chance of flooding
• It makes evaporation occur faster
• It increases condensation

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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

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Why is the sun important to the water cycle?

• The sun provides electricity for the water to flow to earth. 
• The sun provides Earth with light and heat energy to make the cycle work. 
• The plays no role in the water cycle. 
• The sun creates runoff for the water cycle to begin. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When Maria went for a walk early in the morning, she noticed the ground was wet. It had not rained overnight, but there were water droplets on the grass.
What best explains why the water droplets formed on the grass?

• Clouds formed.
• The Sun went down.
• Winds became stronger.
• The air temperature became cooler.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

After a rain, a puddle of water remains on a sidewalk. After a day of sunshine, the puddle is gone. Which process is most responsible for the disappearance of the puddle?

• condensation
• evaporation
• transpiration
• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In which way are evaporation and condensation similar?

• Both are caused by changes in heat energy.
• Both are caused by the warming of the atmosphere.
• Both cause increases in air temperature.
• Both cause decreases in air temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which would most likely cause more runoff?

• decrease in transpiration
• increase in precipitation
• decrease in precipitation