The sun’s energy evaporates water from oceans, which cover approximately 71% of Earth’s surface. Which of the following is an example of how precipitation and evaporation are related as an integral part of the water cycle?

Rain falls into ponds and lakes. Later, heat energy turns it into water vapor.

Some precipitation is absorbed into the ground where it can be stored for a long time.

Water precipitation on the mountains might flow down and eventually reach the ocean.

The sun heats up the ocean and lake water, which causes evaporation to occur.

The people of a city rely on runoff flowing into a lake to meet their water needs. They are concerned that there is less water in the lake this year than in the previous year. How can they collect data to test if their concern about the lake’s water level is valid?

Compare the lake’s current water level to its previous year level

Measure the lake’s water density

Measure the air temperature to find out how fast the water is evaporating

Compare this and last year’s water average usage

Water’s movement on Earth is described as a cycle. Why is it called a cycle?

It is a continuous process with a repeating series of steps

It results in the formation of more water

The diagram shows a model of the water cycle created by Jacob and his lab partner, Angelina. What part of Jacob and Angelina’s model represents cloud formation in the water cycle?

Tiny drops of water forming at the top of the bottle.

Drops of water running down the side of the bottle.

The lamp shining on the bottle and the water.

Water sitting in the bottom of the bottle.

The ocean is an important reservoir of water on Earth. Lakes are another reservoir of water on Earth. Which of the following best explains how precipitation connects these two?

Water from one reservoir can be released from the atmosphere into another.

Gravity moves water from locations high in the mountains downward to sea level.

Water from these reservoirs enters the atmosphere when it absorbs heat from the sun.

These reservoirs store water, which is necessary for the survival of living things.

Water Cycle Review

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MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS1-4, MS-ESS2-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When rainwater travels down from an area of higher elevation to a lower elevation

Runoff

Precipitation

Accumulation

Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A student places a glass of saltwater outside on a sunny day. After several hours, the student went back outside to see what happened. What was left in the glass?

Sand

Water

Salt

Pebbles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The water cycle is powered by the—

Moon

Sun

Tides

Clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The entire body of saltwater that covers 75% of Earth

Rivers

Lakes

Oceans

Ponds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A student created a model of the water cycle. He placed a pot of saltwater over a hot plate and covered it with a large glass container. Which item in his model represents the sun?

Hot Plate

Pot

Glass Container

Saltwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The process of tiny drops of water falling back to Earth is called—

Evaporation

Condensation

Transpiration

Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

During what part of the water cycle does water turn into water vapor?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Accumulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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When rainwater travels down from an area of higher elevation to a lower elevation

A student places a glass of saltwater outside on a sunny day. After several hours, the student went back outside to see what happened. What was left in the glass?

The water cycle is powered by the—

The entire body of saltwater that covers 75% of Earth

A student created a model of the water cycle. He placed a pot of saltwater over a hot plate and covered it with a large glass container. Which item in his model represents the sun?

The process of tiny drops of water falling back to Earth is called—

During what part of the water cycle does water turn into water vapor?

When rainwater gathers together on Earth making puddles, ponds and lakes

Physical change in matter from a gas to a liquid

Physical change in matter from a liquid to a gas

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