5.P.2.1 Quiz

Which steps in the water cycle MOST directly cause floods?

• A precipitation and runoff

• B. condensation and evaporation

• C. runoff and condensation

• D. evaporation and precipitation

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How does the Sun power the water cycle?

• A Energy from the Sun evaporates water.

• B. Energy from the Sun condenses water.

• C.

• D. Energy from the Sun collects water.

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In which way are evaporation and condensation similar?

• Both cause decreases in air temperature.

• Both cause increases in air temperature.

• C. Both are caused by the warming of the atmosphere.

• D. Both are caused by changes in heat energy.

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Which process allows green plants to control the amount of water stored in their leaves?

• A photosynthesis

• B. condensation

• C. respiration

• D. transpiration

Which process of the water cycle returns condensed water to the earth's surface?

• A evaporation

• B. precipitation

• c. transpiration

• D. condensation

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Which two processes increase the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere as a result of heat from the sun?

• A surface run-off and transpiration

• B. condensation and precipitation

• C. evaporation and condensation

• D. transpiration and evaporation

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Which causes water to soak the ground?

• A high levels of condensation

• B. high levels of transpiration

• C. high levels of precipitation

• D. high levels of evaporation

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A container is placed in front of a heat lamp. After a few hours, water droplets begin to form on the container. Which part of of the water cycle does this best demonstrate?

• A evaporation

• B. precipitation

• c. transpiration

• D. condensation

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Which best explains what happens first when water evaporates?

• A A liquid turns into a gas.

• B. A gas turns into a liquid.

• C. A liquid turns into a solid.

• D. A solid turns into a liquid.

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Which part of the water cycle is occurring when warm, moist air cools and begins forming clouds?

• A condensation

• B. evaporation

• C. precipitation

• D. transpiration

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