Water Cycle

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Maria’s class is studying the water cycle. Maria draws a diagram of the cycle shown below.
condensation
evaporation
infiltration
precipitation
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What can the class conclude about the oceans’ role in the water cycle?
The oceans play a key role in the water cycle as a source and a storage unit of water.
The role of oceans is not as important as that of glaciers and ice sheets.
The role of oceans is not very important because of their high salt content.
The oceans’ role in the water cycle is not as important as the role of lakes and rivers that store fresh water.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Water on Earth constantly moves between Earth’s surface and its atmosphere. How does water enter the atmosphere?
through runoff
through evaporation
through precipitation
rough condensation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram below shows the water cycle. At which point does precipitation happen?
1
2
3
4
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?
It transports water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
It absorbs heat from the sun, causing water to evaporate.
It filters water as it moves through the soil.
It carries nutrients from the soil into the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Noah and Isla are studying the water cycle in their science class. What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?
It transports water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.
It absorbs heat from the sun, causing water to evaporate.
It filters water as it moves through the soil.
It carries nutrients from the soil into the atmosphere.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During a science class, Scarlett asked, 'What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?'
Wind
The Moon
The Sun
Geothermal heat
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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