The Water Cycle

The diagram includes an ocean in the water cycle. How does salt water from the ocean end up as fresh water in precipitation?

• runoff leaves salt in the soil

• precipitation leaves salt in the clouds

• evaporation leaves salt in the ocean

• condensation leaves salt in the water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary energy source that drives Earth's water cycle between the atmosphere ocean and lands?

• wind

• ocean currents

• sunlight

• the rotation of the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Water gains energy during evaporation. During what process in the water cycle is this energy released?

• percolation through soil

• transpiration from plants

• runoff into the lake and ocean

• condensation that forms clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Local environmental scientists have collected evidence of the presence of insecticides in the river. Insecticides are used on crops to help prevent damage from insects. According to the diagram, how might this insecticide have reached the river?

• transpiration

• condensation

• precipitation

• surface runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is Acid Rain?

• A type of precipitation with high levels of hydrogen ions (low pH).

• A type of rain that is beneficial for plants.

• A type of rain that occurs only in winter.

• A type of rain that is artificially created.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the main cause of acid rain?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Release of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide during fossil fuel combustion

• Natural forest fires

• Oceanic evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: These gases when released into the atmosphere react with the water, oxygen, and other gases and chemicals present to form various acidic compounds - _______ and _______.

• sulphuric acid and nitric acid

• carbonic acid and acetic acid

• hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid

• lactic acid and citric acid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is one effect of acid rain on buildings and monuments?

• It causes corrosion and deterioration.

• It enhances the color and appearance.

• It makes them earthquake-resistant.

• It increases their market value.

Acid rain directly affects human health because the acid present in the rainwater is very concentrated.

• True

• False

Which historical site was greatly affected by exhaust gases from the Mathura Refinery?

• Taj Mahal

• Red Fort

• Qutub Minar

• India Gate

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4