Water Cycle

When water _________, dew forms.

• Melts

• Evaporates

• Condenses

• Precipitates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

• clouds

• fossil fuels

• the sun

• the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process moves water from the oceans to the atmosphere?

• evaporation

• condensation

• transpiration

• precipitation

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The process by which water vapor in the atmosphere cools and becomes a liquid is called

• Condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the MAJOR role of the Sun in the water cycle?

• It causes evaporation

• It allows plants to grow

• It provides heat for organisms

• It transmits light

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In the water cycle, after water has condensed to form clouds, it falls back to Earth in the form of

• evaporation

• vaporization

• precipitation

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When water vapor rises and cools, the liquid water in the air comes together forming

• clouds

• lightning

• tornadoes

• wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which process is occurring at the arrow labeled 4?

• Transpiration

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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A student constructs the model pictured to demonstrate the water cycle.

Which would be the BEST location to place the model so that the student may observe the water moving through the water cycle.

• In a classroom with a heat lamp on the model.

• In a classroom with lights.

• In a closet with no light.

• Outside at night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What forms when water vapor from the air condenses into liquid water on a cool surface such as grass?

• Fog

• Dew

• Frost

• Rain