Maya noticed that after a heavy rain, the streets in her neighborhood were filled with water flowing towards the drains. What is this water flow called?

• Water that evaporates from the ocean

• Water that flows over the ground surface after rain

• Water that is stored in glaciers

• Water that is used for drinking

Avery is observing a puddle of water on a sunny day. Which process involves the water turning into vapor?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

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Anika and Liam are studying the distribution of Earth's freshwater for their geography project. Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

• In oceans

• In rivers

• In glaciers

• In the atmosphere

During a classroom discussion, Arjun asked, "Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's four spheres?"

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

What is an example of energy flow in Earth systems?

• Water freezing into ice

• The sun heating the Earth's atmosphere

• Plants growing in a garden

• Animals eating plants

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Arjun left an ice cube on the kitchen counter. What happens when the ice melts?

• It turns into gas

• It turns into liquid water

• It disappears

• It becomes solid

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During a science experiment, Hannah observes that when she melts an ice cube, the water formed seems to weigh the same as the ice cube. What does this demonstrate about the conservation of matter?

• Matter can be created

• Matter can be destroyed

• Matter changes form but is not lost

• Matter is always solid

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Isla and Harper are working on a school project about environmental conservation. They want to know which of the following is a method to prevent pollution from runoff?

• Using more plastic

• Building rain gardens

• Increasing street traffic

• Cutting down trees

Benjamin noticed that his family's water bill was higher than usual. How can he conserve water at home?

• Letting the tap run while brushing teeth

• Fixing leaks

• Taking long showers

• Watering the garden every day

What is an effect of El Nino?

• Decreased rainfall in California

• Increased rainfall in California

• No change in weather patterns

• Cooler ocean temperatures

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