Water in Atmosphere

Clouds are formed as a result of which process in the water cycle

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Thunderstorm clouds that produce precipitation, thunder, and lighting are called_____ clouds

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

• stratus

________________ occurs when liquid water gains heat energy from the sun to change into water vapor, which is a gas

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When air temperature drops below the dew point, _______________ forms. This can cause dew on surfaces cooler than the dew point-fog and clouds also form from this process.

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Evaporation happens when:

• solid changes into a liquid

• liquid changes into a gas

• gas changes into a liquid

• liquid changes into a solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Where does most water vapour come from?

• rivers

• lakes

• oceans

• soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When does water turn into vapour?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Warm air can hold ______________________ water vapor than cool air.

• more

• less

• the same amount of

What is shown by letter D in the diagram?

• runoff

• transpiration

• evaporation

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What process is shown by letter B in the diagram?

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

• precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4