Water Properties, Water Cycle, & Distribution

Water Properties, Water Cycle, & Distribution

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-5, MS-ESS2-5

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

Capillary action is the ability of water to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces, allowing plant roots to absorb water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes water to have a slight charge?

Back

Water has a slight charge because the oxygen end of the molecule is slightly negative, while the hydrogen ends are slightly positive.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the water cycle.

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are wetlands?

Back

Wetlands are transition zones between dry land and bodies of water, characterized by saturated soil and a variety of plant and animal life.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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