Science IA 1 Review

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

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

• condensation

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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?

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

• condensation

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During a dry season, which part of the water cycle contributes to the loss of moisture in soil?

• runoff

• evaporation

• transpiration

• condensation

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On a hot summer day in North Carolina, Lindsay swims in an outdoor pool for several hours. Once she leaves the pool, her skin immediately begins to dry. Which best explains why her skin dries so quickly?

• condensation

• transpiration

• precipitation

• evaporation

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Which term best describes the flow of water over land?

• runoff

• precipitation

• transpiration

• condensation

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Which factor speeds up the process of evaporation during the water cycle?

• low humidity

• low air pressure

• high air pressure

• high temperature

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A student gets a can of soda from the refrigerator. There is a thin film of moisture on the surface of the can. Which best describes the source of the moisture?

• Water from the air condensed on the can.

• Water from the can evaporated into the air.

• Melted ice from the refrigerator forms on the can.

• Ice from the refrigerator becomes frozen on the can.

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Which will most likely form during the condensation process?

• rain

• hail

• clouds

• runoff

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Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth.

• It increases the chance of flooding.

• It makes evaporation occur faster.

• It increases condensation.

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In the water cycle, which must happen directly before condensation?

• runoff

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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