ESS.5.1.4 Schoolnet #2

Which best describes how the sun’s energy impacts the process of precipitation?

• The sun’s energy causes water to collect into oceans, which evaporates into the atmosphere, then form into clouds.

• The sun’s energy causes water to evaporate into the atmosphere, which forms into clouds, then condenses into the ocean.

• The sun’s energy changes liquid water into vapor, which condenses into clouds, then falls back to the earth as rain, sleet, or snow.

• The sun’s energy changes liquid water into clouds, which condense into vapor, then falls back to the earth as rain, sleet, or snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In order for clouds to form, what must happen first?

• Heat energy from the sun changes water in clouds from a gas to a liquid.

• Light energy from the sun changes water on earth from a gas to a liquid.

• Light energy from the sun changes water in clouds from a liquid to a gas.

• Heat energy from the sun changes water on earth from a liquid to a gas.

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On a hot day, Courtney did not swim in her pool, but noticed the water level had gone down. Why was the water level lower?

• The warmth of the sun caused some of the pool water to evaporate.

• The warmth of the sun caused the water molecules to decrease in size.

• The coolness of the water caused the water molecules to decrease in size.

• The coolness of the water caused condensation to occur outside the pool, lowering the heat.

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How is transpiration affected by temperature?

• Transpiration is not affected by temperature.

• When temperatures increase, plants release less water.

• When temperatures increase, plants release more water.

• When temperatures decrease, plants release more water.

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It is a hot, summer day and Michlle left a cup of water on her porch in the sun. When she returned, her water was half gone. Which part of the water cycle best explains this?

• condensation

• evaporation

• runoff

• transpiration

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Which process impacts the water cycle by drawing water vapor from plant leaves?

• evaporation 

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Mike noticed that after it rained, puddles were left on the roads. The sun came out and the puddles became smaller until the road became dry. Which identifies what happened in the puddles?

• collection, due to a gain in heat energy

• evaporation, due to a gain in heat energy

• precipitation, due to a loss of heat energy

• condensation, due to a loss of heat energy

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A plant is weighed on Monday. After five days of sitting in the sun the plant is re-weighed. The weight on Monday is greater than the current weight. Which process most likely explains why?

• photosynthesis, because of a loss in heat energy

• condensation, because of a loss in heat energy

• precipitation, because of a gain in heat energy

• transpiration, because of a gain in heat energy

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Which experiment would most resemble the complete water cycle?

• watering plants

• burning wet wood

• water flowing from a faucet

• boiling a pot of water with a lid on it

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which best describes a common characteristic of evaporation and condensation?

• Both require plants.

• Both depend on the sun.

• Both use energy from the ocean.

• Both involve water changing from a gas into a liquid.

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