Particle Motion and Changes of State

What are the three states of water in Earth’s system

a

b

c

ice

liquid water

water vapor

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When tiny droplets of water form in the air its called-

• precipitation 

• evaporation

• condensation

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Label the following

a

b

c

d

Melting

Freezing

Evaporation

Condensation

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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Water on Earth constantly moves between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere. How does water enter the atmosphere?

• through runoff

• through evaporation

• through precipitation

• rough condensation

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When water loses thermal energy the droplets come together another name for that is __________

• Condense

• evaporate

• crystalize

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When liquid changes to a gas at the surface of the liquid it is called

• boiling

• freezing

• evaporation

• condensation

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What is the process in which a solid changes directly into a gas?

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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Where can you find water vapor in the air? 

• only in clouds             

• only as rain                     

•  everywhere

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Sun’s heat causes which of the following movements of water in the water cycle?

• Rivers flowing down mountains

• Evaporation from oceans

• Precipitation from clouds

• Collection of water in lakes