The Sun and Water Review

Where does the energy come from that powers the water cycle?

• the moon

• the sun

• the earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Ms. Estime's class went outside to observe a puddle of water several times on a sunny day. What best explains what will happen to the puddle?

• The weather will become colder.

• The sun's energy will change the puddle and make it smaller.

• The rain will add water to the puddle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Mrs. Heavner picked up soil on the ground during recess. She noticed that the soil felt warm. Why does the soil feel warm?

• The ocean moves.

• The earth spins.

• The sun shines.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which beaker will NOT allow water to evaporate?

• Beaker A

• Beaker B

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How does the sun change water?

• It makes it colder.

• It makes it warmer.

• It makes it move.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Mrs. Zaiff's class leaves two beakers of water in their classroom. Both beakers have the same amount of water in them. What will they most likely observe in a few days?

• Both beakers will have the same amount of water.

• Beaker A will have less water than Beaker B.

• Beaker A will have more water than Beaker B.

• Both Beakers will be empty.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Ms. Howard left her glass of water outside on a hot, sunny day. Later in the day, the glass was empty! What happened to the water in the glass?

• It turned into ice.

• It turned into clouds.

• It turned into water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Mr. Lee left this water bottle outside on a warm, sunny day. What will happen to the water inside the bottle?

• The water will evaporate, because it is open.

• The water will stay inside the bottle, because it is closed.

• The temperature of the water will decrease.

• The water will turn dark blue.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What would most likely be the reason why there would be less water in a lake than the year before?

• Wind blows the water away.

• The sun heats the water.

• The animals drink the water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4