Got Water

What step of the water cycle explains why a puddle disappears? The Sun also helps to speed this process.

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Jayden wants to plant more flowers in his garden, but he also wants to conserve water. He wants to choose plants that won’t need to be watered with a hose. Which plant, Plant A or Plant B, is a better option for Jayden’s garden?

• Plant A

• Plant B

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Using the mini map, which type of water makes up a majority of the hydrosphere?

• salt water

• frozen water

• fresh water

• land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Using the graph, which of the bars represents fresh water? (The smallest bar graph)

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The system that contains all the Earth’s water that covers 75% of Earth’s surface. Made up of oceans, rivers and lakes.

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The Earth can be thought of as four systems (land, air, water, and living things). Two of these systems interacting caused the puddles to disappear from the playground. Which two systems are interacting?

• atmosphere and geosphere

• biosphere and geosphere

• biosphere and atmosphere

• hydrosphere and atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Select the answer that makes the statement TRUE. The water cycle....

• stops at night when the sun sets

• is the movement of water between the air and ground

• forms air masses that travel around the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water vapor in the air surrounding the cold glass can change into liquid drops on the outside of a drinking glass. What is this process called?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary process by which water from the Earth's surface enters the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is a major component of the Earth's hydrosphere?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Forests

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4