Water & Water Cycle

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Which process of the water cycle is similar to water droplets forming on grass early in the morning? Options: precipitation, condensation, evaporation, runoff

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condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which of the following is porous under normal conditions?

plastic cup

,

raincoat

,

coffee cup

,

cotton shirt

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cotton shirt

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In which situation is percolation occurring?

• mud puddle drying up
• glass of orange juice setting on a table
• snow melting on a warm day
• water going through coffee grounds to make coffee

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water going through coffee grounds to make coffee

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is another name for the water cycle?

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hydrologic cycle

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An underground area of sediment and rock that is filled with groundwater is a?

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aquifer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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Which state has the smallest amount of water? Options: water vapor, ice, liquid H2O, groundwater.

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water vapor

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How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

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71%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Humans are directly involved in the water cycle because of?

• respiration & perspiration
• respiration & precipitation
• transpiration & respiration
• none of these

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respiration & perspiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does water play a major role in shaping the surface of the Earth?

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Volcanoes release this during eruptions, playing a role in the water cycle.

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water vapor

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