Hydrological Cycle

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of these is an example of precipitation?

• snow
• air
• clouds
• vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth
• It increases the chance of flooding
• It makes evaporation occur faster
• It increases condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

When water _________, dew forms.

• Melts
• Evaporates
• Condenses
• Precipitates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a layer of rock or sediment that holds water?

• glacier
• well
• aquifer
• natural spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

97% of the Earth's water is located in....

• ground water

• the ocean

• lakes, rivers, and streams

• glaciers

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