Weather Climate Water Cycle

The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does precipitation happen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Tara is studying the water cycle. She knows that in order for evaporation to happen, there needs to be a source of energy that generates heat. What is the main source of energy that powers the water cycle?

• sun

• oceans

• clouds

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.

What process is taking place?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

• runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below.

Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Tuesday

• Thursday

Match the following statements to their stage in the water cycle!

• EVAPORATION

• Water Molecules Expand and Rise Due to Heating from the Sun

• CONDENSATION

• Water Molecules Flow Over Earth's Surface and Gather in Bodies of Water

• PRECIPITATION

• Water Molecules Fall to Earth Due to Excessive Weight from Gathering

• RUNOFF

• Water Molecules Condense Due to Cooling in the Atmosphere

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FL.SC.6.E.7.2

When liquid ​ (a)   becomes warmer it can ​ (b)   and become water vapor in the air.  All air contains water.

• water

• evaporate

• solidify

• Condense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Kenny wants to determine if there is a trend in air temperature changes during April. Which of the following procedures should he follow?

• Measure the temperature every hour for 1 day.

• Measure the temperature at noon every day in April.

• Measure the temperature at the same time each Monday.

• Measure the temperature on the first and last day of April.

Most of the clouds in a photograph of a mountain scene are cirrus clouds. Where do cirrus clouds form?

• around mountains

• at high elevations

• near the ground

• over the oceans

The table below describes some weather conditions at two different weather stations.

Which statement is correct?

• Station 1 is experiencing more rain than station 2.

• Both stations are experiencing stronger winds than station 2.

• Both stations are experiencing freezing conditions.

• Both stations have wind traveling in the same direction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is a cumulus cloud?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5