One hot summer morning, Angela notices puddles on the ground outside. One hour later she sees that the puddles are completely gone. Which step in Earth’s water cycle occurred?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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Maria knows that rain is water droplets that fall on Earth’s surface. She wants to investigate the next two steps in the water cycle. The water travels down the mountains as _______. Then, the water _______ in one area to form a puddle. Which words correctly complete the sentences?

• runoff; collects

• evaporation; condenses

• evaporation; collects

• runoff; condenses

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Where do each of these steps occur on Earth?

• On the surface of Earth: 1 and 2; Above the surface of Earth: 3, 4, and 5

• On the surface of Earth: 1 and 5; Above the surface of Earth: 2, 3, and 4

• On the surface of Earth: 3 and 4; Above the surface of Earth: 1, 2, and 5

• On the surface of Earth: 2 and 3; Above the surface of Earth: 1, 4, and 5

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The sinkhole in the image formed over time due to:

• wind blowing against the ground.

• water flowing underground.

• ice forming underground.

• a tornado damaging the soil.

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On a vacation with her family, Jean sees the beach. She has been studying weather and erosion in Mr. Alvernaz’s class. What is most likely to occur next?

• The sand that is washed away will be deposited by the wind.

• The hillside will grow in length because the sand will pile up.

• The sand that is washed away will be deposited by water.

• The movement of ice on Earth’s surface will deposit material onto the beach.

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Water, wind, and ice cause slow changes to occur on Earth's surface. ________ is the breakdown of Earth’s surface into sediment. When water moves over Earth’s surface, material is moved from one place to another in a process called ______. Water also places sand, dirt, and rock in new places in the process called ______. Which terms, in order, best complete the sentences?

• Deposition; weathering; erosion

• Deposition; erosion; weathering

• Weathering; erosion; deposition

• Erosion; deposition; weathering

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Select the statement that best describes these resources.

• The resources shown are renewable and very expensive.

• The resources shown are renewable and not very expensive.

• The resources shown are nonrenewable and very expensive.

• The resources shown are nonrenewable and not very expensive.

What should the town understand about wind and sunlight for energy? Choose all correct statements.

• They are both nonrenewable resources and will not be expensive to use.

• They are both renewable resources and will not harm the environment.

• They are both nonrenewable resources and are not dependent on the weather.

• They are both renewable resources and are dependent on the weather.

Which are some advantages of using renewable resources? Choose all correct answers.

• Renewable resources will not run out.

• Over time, using renewable resources saves money.

• It can be hard to store energy from renewable resources.

• Renewable resources can cost a lot of money to get started.

• Renewable resources do not need frequent repairs.

A student draws a model to represent the precesses involved in the water cycle, as shown. To which process is the formation of clouds related?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Melting

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