Water Cycle

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming dew?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Which of the following is not an example of precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, or clouds?

Back

Clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What term describes the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the gaseous state of water known as?

Back

Water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

Define precipitation in the context of the water cycle.

Back

Precipitation is the part of the water cycle when clouds become heavy and release liquid water in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What are the main stages of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4