3.4 Water cycle

3.4 Water cycle

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9 Qs

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3.4 Water cycle

3.4 Water cycle

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-1, MS-LS1-6

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

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9 questions

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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.

biogeochemical
sun
gravity
temporary reservoirs

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

precipitation

conversion of liquid to water vapor

Transpiration

rain, sleet, snow

evaporation

Evaporation from plants and soil

condensation

water vapor changes to droplets in clouds

Tags

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

Tags

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.

surface runoff
groundwater
aquifers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

Surface runoff

Media Image

Groundwater

Media Image

Aquifer

Media Image

Tags

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

Tags

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