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Below is a model of the water cycle. What type of energy powers the process shown by the letter "D" in the model?

• heat energy from the sun

• energy from gravity

• energy from the waves

• heat energy from evaporation

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Which of the following could she add to the middle of the diagram?

• Beans

• Apple tree

• Mosses

• Plants

Which part of the water cycle is ​best​ represented by the water droplets forming on the

sides of the bag?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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Which of the following ​best​ explains what is happening in the part of the water cycle model labeled with the letter ​R​?

• Gravity causes large water droplets to fall from the clouds as precipitation.

• Heat energy from the Sun cause liquid water to evaporate into water vapor.

• Water from precipitation collects on the ground and moves downhill as runoff.

• Lowering temperatures cause water vapor to condense into water droplets to form

  clouds.

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Which part of the water cycle model illustrates where gravity causes heavy water

droplets to fall from clouds in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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What is the ​best ​explanation for why people are warned to move inland and away from the beach during the approach of a hurricane?

• Heavy rains can cause streets to flood.

• Strong winds can cause trees to blow over.

• Large amounts of hail can break glass and damage roofs.

• The storm surge can cause large waves and coastal flooding.

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What precautions would be the ​best ​for​ ​someone to take in order to reduce the impact of a tornado?

• Stay inside. Get out of water. Do not stand under trees.

• Pack an evacuation kit with food, water, medicine, money, and important papers.

• Find a safe place away from windows. If you cannot find shelter, lie flat in a ditch.

• Board up windows. Stay away from windows. Move inland if you live near the coast.

What is the chemical formula for water?

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen