5.P.2.1: Interactions of Matter & Energy

How does energy from the Sun impact the water cycle?

• The Sun’s energy traps water particles in clouds.

• The Sun’s energy changes liquid water into water vapor.

• The Sun’s energy causes water to precipitate.

• The Sun’s energy creates winds in the atmosphere.

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Jake noticed water droplets forming on the outside of a cold glass of water on a hot, summer day. Which part of the water cycle did Jake

observe?

• photosynthesis

• transpiration

• condensation

• evaporation

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Several inches of rain fell in North Carolina during Hurricane Florence. A

few days after the hurricane, the rain had stopped but the Neuse River

continued to rise. This caused flooding in the Eastern part of the state.

Which processes are most responsible for the rising water of the Neuse

River?

• evaporation and precipitation

• transpiration and condensation

• precipitation and runoff

• transpiration and precipitation

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Early one morning, Kayla notices drops of water on the outside of her

bedroom window. Later in the day, she noticed that the drops have

disappeared. What most likely caused the drops of water to disappear?

• The water condensed on the plants around Kayla’s house.

• Energy from the Sun caused the water to evaporate.

• The water cooled enough to turn into water vapor.

• Wind blowing on the window turned the water into water vapor.

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Which of the following is an example of how the Sun’s energy changes

water on Earth’s surface to cause runoff?

• Water vapor condenses and freezes.

• Snow and ice melt and flow as liquid water.

• Snow forms and falls as precipitation.

• Water evaporates and clouds of water droplets form.

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Which of the following is an example of transpiration?

• Rain falls from clouds and flows over Earth’s surface.

• The Sun’s energy changes dew drops to water vapor.

• Snow melts and forms puddles that will freeze again.

• The leaves of a tree release water vapor into the air.

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As part of the water cycle, water on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean gets warm. The warming of water causes it to change from a liquid to water vapor (water in the form of gas).

Which source of energy causes this change?

• ocean waves

• earthquakes

• electricity

• the Sun

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Which of the following is a form of frozen precipitation?

• wind

• rain

• sleet

• fog

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