Exploring the Water Cycle and Properties

Which term describes a molecule with a positive and negative end, like water?

• Nonpolar molecule

• Polar molecule

• Ionic molecule

• Metallic molecule

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Crystallization

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which stage of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Runoff

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Gravity

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which property of water allows insects to walk on its surface?

• Crystallization

• Surface tension

• Infiltration

• Accumulation

What is the process called when water moves from plants into the atmosphere?

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Runoff

• Infiltration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which term refers to water that collects underground in soil and rock layers?

• Runoff

• Groundwater

• Accumulation

• Condensation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is the process called when water flows over the surface of the land into rivers and lakes?

• Infiltration

• Runoff

• Transpiration

• Crystallization

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which stage of the water cycle involves water soaking into the ground?

• Infiltration

• Accumulation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process in the water cycle is responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4