Earth Systems 5.2ES

Which Earth system describes water moving from place to place as time passes?

• atmosphere
• hydrosphere
• geosphere
• biosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface called?

• water cycle
• air cycle
• rock cycle
• life cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What happens to water as it moves through its cycle?

• it changes color
• it changes shape
• it changes state
• none of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When energy is absorbed in the water cycle and a liquid is changed into a gas, what is this?

• evaporation
• condensation
• precipitation
• none of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When energy is released in the water cycle and a gas is changed into a liquid, what is this called?

• evaporation
• condensation
• precipitation
• none of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following describes water in its solid state?

• ice
• water
• vapor
• steam

Which of the following describes water in its gas state?

• ice
• snow
• water
• vapor

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the process where plants releases water vapor through their leaves?

• evaporation
• respiration
• transpiration
• condensation

What is the process by which humans and animals release water vapor into the air?

• evaporation
• respiration
• transpiration
• condensation

When water is heated by the sun at its surface and gains thermal energy, the molecules vibrate faster and faster separating from the water.  What is this called?

• evaporation
• respiration
• transpiration
• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4