TCAP Review -- Water Cycle

What is one way human activities can negatively affect the water cycle?

• Planting trees in urban areas

• Increasing the amount of impervious surfaces like parking lots

• Creating wetland preservation areas

• Reducing water consumption in homes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does deforestation primarily impact the water cycle?

• It increases groundwater absorption

• It creates more surface runoff

• It reduces flooding

• It improves water quality

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which human activity helps preserve the natural water cycle?

• Building more dams

• Paving natural surfaces

• Installing rain gardens

• Expanding concrete surfaces

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What effect does urban development typically have on local watersheds?

• Increases natural water filtration

• Reduces flooding risk

• Improves groundwater recharge

• Increases surface water runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

How do agricultural practices mainly affect the water cycle?

• Through excessive irrigation and groundwater depletion

• By reducing water evaporation

• By improving water quality

• Through decreased water consumption

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the process called when water vapor in the air turns into liquid water droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes evaporation?

• Water vapor turning into liquid

• Liquid water changing into water vapor

• Water moving through plant stems

• Ice changing directly into water vapor

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What drives the water cycle on Earth?

• Wind patterns

• Ocean currents

• Solar energy

• Earth's rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which process describes water falling from clouds as rain, snow, or hail?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What term describes the process of water moving through the soil into groundwater?

• Percolation

• Evaporation

• Collection

• Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4