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Body of salt water that contains 71% of Earth's water
Ocean
False
After a heavy rainstorm, water flows over the ground and into nearby streams.
Which stage of the water cycle is this?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
D. Precipitation
Runoff
Which example best shows condensation?
A. Ice cubes melting in a bowl
B. Steam rising from hot soup
C. Water droplets forming on the outside of a cold glass
D. Rainwater flowing into a river
C) Water Droplets forming on the outside of a cold glass
What important role does the sun play in the water cycle?
The sun powers the water cycle. It heats up a water source which allows the water to evaporate which causes a chain reaction for the rest of the cycle.
Star that supplies heat and light to earth
Sun
Which situation is an example of evaporation?
A. Rain falling from clouds
B. Water droplets forming on a cold window
C. A puddle drying up on a sunny day
D. Snow melting into water
C) A puddle drying up on a sunny day
Which list shows water in all three states of matter?
A. Rain, puddle, river
B. Ice, rain, water vapor
C. Snow, hail, ice
D. Steam, cloud, fog
B) Ice, rain, water vapor
A teacher heats water in a pot with a lid. Water droplets form on the lid and drip back into the pot.
Which stage of the water cycle is shown when water droplets form on the lid?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Runoff
D. Collection
B) Condensation
How does the sun and the ocean interact during the water cycle?
The sun heats up a source of water such as the ocean which causes evaporation.
The current outdoor conditions
Weather
Which statement best describes the climate of Phoenix, Arizona?
A. Yesterday’s temperature reached 105°F
B. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 122°F
C. Temperatures were higher this week than last week
D. The average summer temperature over 40 years is very high
D) The average summer temperature over 40 years is very high
A model shows lakes, rivers, clouds, and rain.
What should be added to the diagram to best explain the water cycle?
A. Wind to move clouds across land
B. The sun to provide energy for evaporation
C. Mountains to block rainfall
D. Animals to drink water
B) The sun to provide energy for evaporation
Which explains how water moves from the ocean into the air?
A. Liquid water heated by the sun becomes a gas and rises.
B. Gaseous water cools and sinks.
C. Liquid water condenses into rain.
D. Water vapor freezes.
A) Liquid water heated by the sun becomes a gas and rises
What are the types of precipitation?
Rain, Hail, Sleet, Snow
Average weather conditions year after year
Climate
Scientists recorded snowfall amounts in one town every winter for 25 years. They compared the data to find patterns.
What characteristic are the scientists studying?
A. Weather, because snowfall happens in winter
B. Weather, because the data is from one town
C. Climate, because the data covers many years
D. Climate, because snow is frozen water
C) Climate, because the data covers many years
Which sentence best describes condensation?
A. Water flows into rivers.
B. Liquid water becomes water vapor.
C. Ice melts into liquid water.
D. Water vapor collects to form liquid droplets.
D) Water Vapor collects to form liquid droplets
Which process happens when the sun shines on the ocean?
A. Rain falls only on land.
B. Water cannot evaporate at night.
C. Salt water becomes fresh water vapor.
D. Precipitation happens less often.
C) Salt water becomes fresh water vapor
What are the three things the water cycle must have?
Sun, Ocean, Atmosphere
The constant movement of water through land, air, oceans, and living things
Water Cycle
Which statement is about weather, not climate?
A. This area usually has hot, dry summers.
B. The average snowfall is 40 inches each winter.
C. It rained heavily this afternoon.
D. Winters here are colder than summers.
C) It rained heavily this afternoon
A greenhouse traps warm air. Water droplets form on the inside of the glass roof.
Complete the sentences by choosing from the word bank.
Word Bank: evaporation, condensation, solid, liquid, gas
The process of ____________________ is occurring on the glass.
This happens when a ____________________ changes into a ____________________.
Condensation, gas turns into a liquid
Students place a cold soda can on a table. After a few minutes, water droplets form on the outside of the can.
Which statement best explains what is happening?
A. Water vapor in the air cools and becomes liquid water.
B. Liquid water inside the can leaks out.
C. Solid water melts into liquid water.
D. Liquid water turns into gas.
A) Water Vapor in the air cools and becomes a liquid
What process forms clouds in the water cycle? Describe what happens during this process.
Condensation – water vapor cools and changes into tiny liquid droplets that form clouds.