Water Cycler

What is the correct order of the water cycle?

• precipitation, evaporation. run off, condensation

• evaporation, run off, precipitation, condensation

• evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run off

• run off, condensation, evaporation, precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During what part of the water cycle does water vapor turn into liquid droplets?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• run off

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The class created models of the water cycle in plastic bags. Which would represent the precipitation stage of the water cycle?

• The amount of water in the cup.

• The water vapor at the top of the bag.

• The amount of sunlight heating the water.

• The water droplets running down the side of the bag.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

• It increases the amount of water in the soil.

• It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

• It releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plants.

• It converts water vapor directly into ice crystals.

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During a science class, Priya and Scarlett learned about the water cycle. How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

• It increases the amount of water in the soil.

• It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

• It releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plants.

• It converts water vapor directly into ice crystals.

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How do clouds form from water vapor?

• evaporation then precipitation

• condensation then precipitation

• precipitation then condensation

• evaporation then run off

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What would happen if less water evaporated from the oceans?

• Ocean levels would increase and there would be more precipitation.

• Ocean levels would decrease and there would be more precipitation.

• Ocean levels would increase and there would be less precipitation.

• Ocean levels would decrease and there would be less precipitation.

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How are the oceans connected to other bodies of water?

• Water evaporates from the oceans and enters the other bodies as precipitation.

• Water evaporates from the oceans and enters the other bodies as evaporation.

• Water evaporates from the oceans and enters the other bodies as condensation.

• Water evaporates from the oceans and enters the other bodies as groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process of the water cycle is similar to water droplets forming on grass early in the morning?

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

• runoff

What is another name for the water cycle?

• high quality H2O

• watershed

• hydrosphere

• hydrologic cycle

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