Passage Comprehension Quiz

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. Which process in the water cycle is responsible for turning water into vapor?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. What is another name for the water cycle?

• The carbon cycle

• The hydrological cycle

• The nitrogen cycle

• The oxygen cycle

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a state of water in the passage?

• Liquid

• Vapor

• Plasma

• Ice

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. What causes water vapor to condense into clouds?

• Warmer temperatures

• Cooler temperatures

• Wind

• Sunlight

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. According to the passage, which process returns water to the Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. Which sequence correctly shows the order of processes in the water cycle as described in the passage?

• Condensation → Evaporation → Precipitation → Collection

• Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation → Collection

• Precipitation → Collection → Evaporation → Condensation

• Collection → Precipitation → Condensation → Evaporation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. If the sun did not heat the water in rivers or lakes, which process in the water cycle would be directly affected?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. Based on the passage, what would most likely happen if precipitation did not occur?

• Water would not evaporate

• Water would not condense into clouds

• Water would not return to Earth's surface

• Water would freeze in the atmosphere

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. Which process in the water cycle is most responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and answer the question. The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Water can change states among liquid, vapor, and ice at various places in the water cycle. The main processes involved in the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Evaporation occurs when the sun heats up water in rivers or lakes and turns it into vapor or steam. The water vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures cause it to condense into clouds. Eventually, the water falls back to Earth as precipitation, such as rain or snow. The water then collects in bodies of water, and the cycle repeats. Why is the water cycle described as a "cycle" in the passage?

• Because it only happens once

• Because water moves in a continuous loop

• Because water never changes state

• Because it only involves rain

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5