The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Felisa Ford

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first stage of the water cycle?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does evaporation play in the water cycle?

It helps regulate temperature and weather patterns

It forms clouds

It provides fresh water for drinking

It stores water in aquifers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is understanding the water cycle important?

It helps us make better decisions about using and protecting water

It allows us to control the weather

It eliminates the need for water conservation

It stops water pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4