Water Cycle, Climate Factor, Severe Weather Test

The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does precipitation happen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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 following diagram shows a location where two air masses meet.

What is the weather like at this type of air boundary?

• cloudy and rainy

• clear and cold

• clear and warm

• windy and cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are the key factors that scientists use to determine the climate of particular place?

• temperature and precipitation

• length of seasons and precipitation

• distance from the ocean and altitude

• types of living things and temperature range

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• CONDENSATION

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

• EVAPORATION

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

• RUNOFF

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

• PRECIPITATION

• Water Molecules Condense Due to Cooling in the Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Match the following

• Tornado

• A heavy snowstorm with high winds, low visibility, and extreme cold.

• Sandstorm

• A funnel cloud with high wind speeds, wind and hail, destruction, and flying debris.

• Blizzard

• Forms over an ocean, can cause strong winds and flooding

• Hurricane

• Heavy rain causes water in certain places to become too high, destruction caused by movement of mud and dirt

• Flood

• Violent winds lift large amounts of sand and wind into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Match the following words with their descriptions.

• winter storm with freezing rain

• hail

• period of reduced rainfall

• heat wave

• prolonged period of extreme heat

• ice storm

• wind, blowing snow & poor visibility

• blizzard

• ice pellets

• drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Match the following

• Sandstorm

• Forms over land, can cause strong winds and flooding

• Flood

• Heavy rain causes water in certain places to become too high

• Tornado

• Forms over an ocean, can cause strong winds and flooding

• Hurricane

• Violent winds lift large amounts of sand and wind into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Oceans receive freshwater from precipitation and rivers. Yet ocean levels do not change very much from these actions. Why are ocean levels not greatly affected?

• Water is constantly seeping underground in the ocean.

• Water is constantly evaporating over the ocean's surface.

• Water is constantly flowing back into rivers from the oceans.

• Water is constantly deposited back on the land through ocean wave action.

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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