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Energy from the Sun causes evaporation. Why does more evaporation happen from the oceans than from freshwater sources?

• Oceans have a greater surface area.

• Salt water evaporates faster than fresh water.

• The air over oceans can hold more water vapor.

• Oceans touch more landmasses than freshwater sources.

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Which energy source drives the water cycle?

• waves

• gravity

• the sun

• a magnet

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This diagram shows the water cycle. What event happens at Point 3?

• Tides move the ocean water.

• Waves move ocean water onto the shore.

• Organisms in the ocean breathe oxygen in the water.

• The Sun heats ocean water causing some to evaporate.

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Which best explains the formation of dew on grass blades?

• Tiny ice crystals form because the atmosphere warms as it contacts a cooling surface.

• Tiny water droplets form because the atmosphere warms as it contacts a warming surface.

• Tiny ice crystals form because the moisture in the atmosphere condenses faster than it can evaporate as it contacts a cooling surface.

• Tiny water droplets form because the moisture in the atmosphere condenses faster than it can evaporate as it contacts a cooling surface.

Which process is most directly affected by energy from the sun?

• evaporation

• condensation

• infiltration

• precipitation

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What is the main cause of water evaporation from the ocean?

• Wind and wave action along the shore

• Currents in the ocean

• Heat energy from the ocean floor

• Heat energy from the Sun

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Over 7 billion people on Earth use water every day, yet Earth's water supply remains relatively constant. This is because __________________.

• The sea level is rising

• Water exists in three phases on Earth

• Water is constantly recycled by the water cycle

• Global warming melts ice to replace the water used.

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During one growing season, 5000 square meters of corn plants transpires approximately 1.85 million liters of water. The water lost from the plants via transpiration goes directly to which of the following?

• insects

• the soil

• streams

• the atmosphere

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What is the primary cause of wind?

• the uneven heating of Earth

• precipitation falling to Earth

• many gases released into the air

• water constantly evaporating into the atmosphere

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Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see in the sky?

• cirrus

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

• thunderheads

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