Water Cycle & Distribution of Water on Earth

Water Cycle & Distribution of Water on Earth

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS2-1

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is most of the Earth's freshwater located?

Back

In icecaps and glaciers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What term refers to all of Earth's water?

Back

Hydrosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called?

Back

Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process by which water moves from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water cycle.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

Back

The Sun provides the heat necessary for evaporation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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