Weather Instrument and Water Cycle

Look at the picture of the water cycle. Which arrow shows evaporation?

(Choose only one answer)

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In the diagram of the water cycle, which arrow shows that condensation is taking place? (Choose only one answer)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Donna is learning about the water cycle in school. She knows that runoff is water that flows over land surfaces. Which of the following happens just BEFORE the runoff in the picture? (Choose only one answer)

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Respiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Jackson creates a model to describe the water cycle. His model has the following parts: a clear plastic box with a tight-fitting lid, water, soil, a plant, ice cubes, and a heat lamp. Which of the following best describes the function of the heat lamp in the model? (Choose only one answer)

• The lamp provides light energy that leads to runoff.

• The lamp provides light energy that leads to rainfall.

• The lamp provides heat energy that causes evaporation.

• The lamp provides heat energy that causes condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Match the following statements to their stage in the water cycle!

• PRECIPITATION

• Water Molecules Fall to Earth Due to Excessive Weight from Gathering

• EVAPORATION

• Water Molecules Condense Due to Cooling in the Atmosphere

• CONDENSATION

• Water Molecules Flow Over Earth's Surface and Gather in Bodies of Water

• RUNOFF

• Water Molecules Expand and Rise Due to Heating from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which tool is used to collect precipitation (rain, sleet, snow) and how much precipitation fell during the day? (Choose only one answer)

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Satellite

Which tool is used to measure wind speed? (Choose only one answer)

• Wind Vane

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Satellite

A meteorologist says the air pressure is rising and we will have clear skies for the rest of the week. Which weather instrument was used? (Choose only one answer)

• barometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

It is humid outside. What tool can I use to measure the humidity? (Choose only one answer)

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Rain Gauge

A class went outside the check their barometer. They noticed that the air pressure that day was lower than usual. What can this most likely mean? (Choose only one answer)

• It is going to be a rainy day

• It is going to be a sunny day

• It is going to be snowing

• The weather will not change

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5