Water Cycle

In the water cycle, how does water move from Earth’s surface to the atmosphere?

• water runs downhill and into the ocean

• The sun heats water vapor and it condenses

• Water falls as precipitation from clouds

• The sun heats ocean water and it evaporates

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The diagram show the water cycle.

Which of these would most likely be seen at Stage 2?

• clouds forming in the sky

• water accumulating in a puddle

• snow falling from the sky

• a pond’s water level decreasing

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How will the Sun’s energy affect the water cycle?

• The ocean water will increase due to the runoff of the rivers.

• The rivers and lakes will increase because of more precipitation.

• Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to condense and form water vapor.

• Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to evaporate and form water vapor.

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As water vapor condenses into liquid, which of the following can be formed?

• ice

• steam

• frost

• clouds

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Which is an example of condensation?

• water boiling in a pot

• water being absorbed by plants

• salt being removed from water

• moisture on mirror after hot shower

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What will most likely happen to the water in the rain gauge if it does not rain again within the week?

• The amount of rain water will increase due to condensation.

• The amount of rain water will increase due to moisture from the sky.

• The amount of rain water will decrease due to evaporation.

• The amount of rain water will stay the same.

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Which answer choice best explains how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle?

• The Sun heats the ocean and creates a warm climate for marine life.

• The Sun heats the ocean and evaporates the water but leaves the salt behind.

• The Sun heats the ocean and evaporates the water and the salt.

• The Sun heats the ocean and creates tidal waves.

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Which best explains the relationship between precipitation and runoff?

• Less precipitation increases runoff.

• More precipitation increases runoff.

• More precipitation decreases runoff.

• Precipitation and runoff are unrelated.

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Which statement best describes the sun's impact on the water cycle?

• The sun cools the land, causing the water on the land to collect.

• The sun warms plants, causing the water on the leaves to precipitate.

• The sun cools the water collected in clouds, causing the water to evaporate.

• The sun heats the water in lakes and oceans, causing the water to evaporate.

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A bowl of water was placed on a table in a science lab. Students observed the water level for several weeks, and found that it decreased over time. What most likely happened to the water?

• A The water transpired.

• B. The water condensed.

• c. The water evaporated.

• D. The water precipitated.

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