Water Cycle and Water Classification

Fill in the blank: The process of water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called _______.

• A) Condensation

• B) Precipitation

• C) Runoff

• D) Sun

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the water cycle?

• Sun

• Condensation

• Photosynthesis

• Runoff

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What type of water is found in glaciers?

• Fresh

• Salt

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Which of the following is a type of fresh water?

• Ocean

• Lake

• Sea

• Glacier

Fill in the blank: The Sun's energy drives the water cycle by causing _________.

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

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What are the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during spring tides?

• Sun-Earth-Moon in a straight line

• Sun-Moon-Earth in a straight line

• Earth-Moon-Sun in a triangle

• Sun-Earth-Moon in a triangle

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Fill in the blank: Spring tides occur during the _______ and full moon phases.

• new moon

• first quarter

• last quarter

• crescent moon

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What happens to the tides when the Sun and Moon are aligned with the Earth?

• A) Tides are at their highest.

• B) Tides are at their lowest.

• C) Tides do not change.

• D) Tides occur twice a day.

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During which moon phases do higher than average high tides occur?

• First quarter

• Third quarter

• New moon

• Full moon

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What is the effect of the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth's oceans?

• Creates tidal bulges

• Increases water temperature

• Changes water color

• Stops ocean currents