Water Cycle and Climate Review

What is the correct sequence of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, precipitation, condensation, runoff

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff

• Condensation, evaporation, precipitation, runoff

• Precipitation, evaporation, condensation, runoff

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What causes evaporation in the water cycle?

• Cold temperatures turning water to ice

• Wind moving water into the air

• The sun warming water until it becomes water vapor

• Rain falling from clouds

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What happens during condensation?

• Water vapor attaches to dust and forms clouds

• Water falls from the sky as rain

• Water moves through streams

• The sun heats up water

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Which statement about hail is correct?

• It only occurs in winter

• It forms when raindrops bounce in clouds and freeze in layers

• It's the same as sleet

• It only forms in cold temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which combination of factors affects weather?

• Wind speed, soil type, and plant life

• Temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation

• Ocean currents and mountain ranges only

• Only temperature and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does elevation affect temperature?

• Higher elevation causes warmer temperatures

• Elevation has no effect on temperature

• Higher elevation leads to cooler temperatures

• Only affects temperature in winter

What is true about the equator and temperature?

• The equator is always cold

• Temperature near the equator depends only on elevation

• Areas near the equator are warmer unless at high elevation

• Distance from equator has no effect on temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do large bodies of water affect nearby areas?

• They cause extreme temperatures

• They create drier conditions

• They moderate temperatures and increase humidity

• They only affect winter temperatures

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Which climate zone has spring, summer, fall, and winter?

• Tropical zone

• Temperate zone

• Polar zone

• Desert zone

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What best describes a polar climate zone?

• Warm summers and cold winters

• Moderate temperatures year-round

• Very cold year-round with permanent ice

• Hot days and cold nights