RI 1, 2, and 3 skills practice

What happens as the water vapor cools and forms clouds?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

Which process is NOT part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Filtration

Collected water flows into bodies of water, restarting the water ___

What causes water to turn into vapor and rise into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

What is the main cause of water vapor rising into the atmosphere during the water cycle?

• Wind movement

• Sun's heat

• Cloud formation

• Rainfall

Which stage of the water cycle involves water turning into vapor due to heat from the sun?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What happens to water vapor as it cools in the atmosphere?

• It becomes denser

• It forms clouds

• It evaporates

• It condenses into liquid water

What does the solar system consist of?

• The Moon and all celestial objects

• The Earth and all celestial objects

• The Sun and all celestial objects

• The Mars and all celestial objects

What is the Sun?

• A massive ball of gas at the center of the solar system providing light and heat to the planets.

• A small rocky planet orbiting the Earth.

• A moon orbiting Jupiter.

• A comet passing through the solar system.

How many planets are there in the solar system?

• Five

• Eight

• Ten

• Twelve