Earth Science Water Cycle and Groundwater

Use the diagram that shows a river basin with three parts labeled X, Y, and Z to answer the question. What process is occurring at the location labeled Z?

• condensation

• evaporation

• infiltration

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which weather term is considered a form of precipitation?

• dew

• fog

• frost

• sleet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram represents the water cycle. Which labeled process represents transpiration?

• process A

• process B

• process C

• process D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The flow chart represents the water cycle.What is the next phase in the water cycle as indicated by the question mark?

evaporation-------condensation------

precipitation-----runoff------ ?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run-off

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

• over the ocean

• over the mountains

• over the rainforest

• over the desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water forms on the outside of a glass of iced tea on a hot day. What process causes the water to form?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which statement is true about a watershed?

• It is used to store rainwater.

• It drains water into lakes and rivers

• It is surrounded by water on all sides.

• It is an underground reservoir of freshwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When does groundwater become surface water?

• when artificial ponds are created

• when topsoil vegetation increases

• when the top soil layers become more porous

• when the water table intersects with the surface of the soil

Which statement is true about both groundwater and surface water?

• Rainwater forms both the groundwater and the surface water.

• The groundwater and the surface water together form a drainage basin.

• The water levels of both the groundwater and the surface water stay stable.

• Both the groundwater and the surface water are purified as they soak through the soil layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

On Earth, what process generates most of the water vapor?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4