3.4 Water cycle

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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Within the biosphere, movement of matter occurs in nutrient cycles or (a) cycles. Nutrient cycles are driven directly or indirectly by the (b) and Earth's (c) . The ocean and other bodies of water, underground deposits and living organisms act as a (d) for nutrients.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following
evaporation
water vapor changes to droplets in clouds
precipitation
rain, sleet, snow
condensation
Evaporation from plants and soil
Transpiration
conversion of liquid to water vapor
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the hydrological cycle?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Water
Carbon dioxide
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Most precipitation falling on land ecosystems becomes (a) which flows over land surfaces into streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and the ocean.
Water that seeps deeper through soil is known as (b) .
Groundwater collects in (c) which are underground layers of sand, gravel and water bearing rock.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following
Surface runoff
Groundwater
Aquifer
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As water is absorbed into the ground, soil filters out debris like leaves and insects. Soil can also trap pollutants like chemicals and minerals, allowing only clean water to pass through
When is the water itself purified?
Evaporation
Condensation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid form?
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaporation
Infiltration
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?
Wind
Sun
Moon
Earth's core
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which stage of the water cycle does water return to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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