Earth (Water Cycle) REVIEW

During a greenhouse experiment, 5th graders observed that water droplets forming on the interior surfaces of the greenhouse and concluded that these droplets were solely the result of plant transpiration.​

Identify any inaccuracies in their reasoning regarding the formation of water droplets inside the greenhouse. Provide a corrected explanation that accurately reflects the processes of the water cycle occurring within the greenhouse environment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The pictures show a sidewalk at three different times on the same day. The changes were caused by the weather.

Which table best describes the changes that most likely occurred (happened) between 6:00 A.M. and noon?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This diagram shows of the stages in the water cycle. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N?

• water flowing downhill

• fog forming along a highway

• the water level of a lake decreasing

• dark clouds forming in the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This diagram shows of the stages in the water cycle. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage L?

• water flowing downhill

• fog forming along a highway

• the water level of a lake decreasing

• clouds forming in the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram shows stages in the water cycle. Label Stage N and Stage L.

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b

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Runoff

Conduction

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle?

• Soil to trap water from runoff

• The sun to provide energy for evaporation

• Rocks to release thermal energy

• Plants to add oxygen to the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the SUN and the OCEAN that results in clouds forming near the beach?

• Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.

• Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.

• Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.

• Light from the sun decreases the amount of water vapor in the air over the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Select all the types of precipitation.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

4.10A

The process of ​ (a)   in the ​ (b)   is when ​ (c)   ​ (d)   and changes into ​ (e)   droplets.

• condensation
• water vapor
• cools
• liquid
• water cycle

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

4.10A

What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4