Exploring the Water Cycle Dynamics

What is the primary component of the water cycle that begins the process?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What process is demonstrated by water forming on the outside of a cold bottle?

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

• Precipitation

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What happens to water droplets in clouds before they fall as rain or snow?

• They become heavier

• They evaporate

• They disperse

• They condense

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where does the water collect after falling as rain or snow?

• Rivers and lakes

• Clouds

• Ocean surfaces

• Plant leaves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is groundwater primarily composed of?

• Melted snow

• River water

• Ocean water

• Filtered rainwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What percentage of atmospheric moisture is contributed by evaporation?

• 10%

• 75%

• 90%

• 25%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process do plants use to contribute to atmospheric moisture?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Approximately how much water can a large tree transpire in one day?

• 50 liters

• 200 liters

• 1000 liters

• 400 liters

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the result of the water cycle process?

• Formation of mountains

• Decrease in plant growth

• Endless recycling of water

• Reduction of water bodies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the purpose of placing a plastic bag over a plant in the experiment?

• To prevent evaporation

• To capture insects

• To increase photosynthesis

• To measure transpiration