The Water Cycle-5.10A

During a greenhouse experiment, Mr. Quezada's students noticed that water droplets formed on the inside of the glass walls. They thought the droplets ONLY came from the plants giving off water through their leaves (transpiration).

Explain why their reasoning is not completely correct. Describe what other process in the water cycle helps form the droplets inside the greenhouse.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The pictures show a sidewalk at three different times on the same day. The changes were caused by the weather.

Which table best describes the changes that most likely occurred (happened) between 6:00 A.M. and noon?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This diagram shows of the stages in the water cycle. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N?

• runoff

• condensation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This diagram shows of the stages in the water cycle. Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage L?

• runoff

• transpiration

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram shows stages in the water cycle. Label Stage N and Stage L.

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b

Solution

Conduction

Condensation

Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle?

• Soil to trap water from runoff.

• The sun to provide energy for evaporation.

• Rocks to release thermal energy.

• Plants to add oxygen to the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the SUN and the OCEAN that results in clouds forming near the beach?

• Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.

• Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.

• Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.

• Light from the sun decreases the amount of water vapor in the air over the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Select all the types of precipitation.

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4.10A

DOK Level 1: Recall

The process of ​ (a)   in the water cycle is when ​ (b)   ​ (c)   and changes into ​ (d)   droplets.

• condensation
• water vapor
• cools
• liquid

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?

(a)  

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