Watery Planet Review

Front

What are the four systems of the Earth?

Back

Land, Air, Water, and Living Things.

Front

What is the process called when water turns into vapor and rises into the air?

Back

Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What happens to water in puddles when the sun shines and the air warms up?

Back

The water evaporates into the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the main component of Earth's water?

Back

Most of Earth's water is salt water.

Front

What is the term for the water cycle process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid?

Back

Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Which plants are better for conserving water in a garden?

Back

Drought-resistant plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

What is the term for the water found in rivers, lakes, and streams?

Back

Freshwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What is the term for the solid form of water?

Back

Ice.

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NGSS.5-PS1-1