Water Cycle

Maria’s class is studying the water cycle. Maria draws a diagram of the cycle shown below.

• condensation

• evaporation

• infiltration

• precipitation

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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.

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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

The diagram below shows the water cycle. At which point does precipitation happen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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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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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.

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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

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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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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Geothermal heat

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