Water Cycle Quiz

What is the process called when individual water molecules on the surface of a liquid gain enough motion energy (kinetic energy) to become a gas?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What happens to water molecules when they gain enough kinetic energy?

• They freeze into ice.

• They leave the liquid to become a gas.

• They sink to the bottom of the liquid.

• They attract more water molecules.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the primary source of energy that causes water molecules in Earth's surface to heat up and move faster?

• The Moon

• Wind

• The Sun

• Geothermal heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following surfaces can contribute to increasing the air's humidity through the process of evaporation?

• A dry rock

• A sandy desert with no visible water

• A lake

• A metal roof under the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does evaporation affect the air's humidity?

• It decreases humidity because water leaves the air.

• It increases humidity because water enters the air as a gas.

• It has no effect on humidity.

• It initially increases and then decreases humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process called when individual water molecules on the surface of a liquid gain enough motion energy (kinetic energy) to become a gas?

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What happens to water molecules when they gain enough kinetic energy?

• They freeze into ice.

• They leave the liquid to become a gas.

• They sink to the bottom of the liquid.

• They attract more water molecules.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the primary source of energy that causes water molecules in Earth's surface to heat up and move faster?

• The Moon

• Wind

• The Sun

• Geothermal heat

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following surfaces can contribute to increasing the air's humidity through the process of evaporation?

• A dry rock.

• A sandy desert with no visible water.

• A lake.

• A metal roof under the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does evaporation affect the air's humidity?

• It decreases humidity because water leaves the air.

• It increases humidity because water enters the air as a gas.

• It has no effect on humidity.

• It initially increases and then decreases humidity.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4