Water Cycle (STAAR released questions)

What is runoff?

• The process of water evaporating from the soil.

• The flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

• The absorption of water by plants through their roots.

• The collection of water in underground aquifers.

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What is condensation?

• The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

• The process of water evaporating into vapor due to heat.

• The process of ice melting into water due to temperature increase.

• The process of water being absorbed by soil and plants.

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What role do plants play in the Water Cycle?

• Plants absorb water from the soil and store it in their leaves.

• Plants contribute to the Water Cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the atmosphere.

• Plants prevent evaporation by covering the soil with their roots.

• Plants only play a role in the Water Cycle during the rainy season.

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What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor due to heat from the sun.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice due to cold temperatures.

• Evaporation is the process where water vapor condenses into liquid water.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by soil.

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What powers the Water Cycle?

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Sun's energy

• Wind currents in the atmosphere

• Ocean tides

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What is the term for water that falls to the ground from the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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What is precipitation?

• A form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water evaporating from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

• A measurement of humidity in the air.

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How does the sun affect the Water Cycle?

• The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the Water Cycle.

• The sun cools the water, causing it to condense into clouds.

• The sun has no effect on the Water Cycle.

• The sun absorbs all the water in the cycle, preventing evaporation.

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What is the Water Cycle?

• The Water Cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The Water Cycle is the process of water being stored in underground reservoirs.

• The Water Cycle refers to the method of purifying water through filtration.

• The Water Cycle is the process of water being used for irrigation in agriculture.

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What is the main source of energy for the Water Cycle?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Volcanic Activity

• Geothermal Energy

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