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science-Earth Systems Unit 3
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1
When the water droplets get too big to stay in the air, they fall to the earth. This is called:
none of these
precipitation
condensation
evaporation.
2
Where would evaporation happen the fastest?
A puddle in the shade.
A cup of lemonade in the refrigerator.
A lake on a sunny day.
A boiling pot of water on the stove.
3
When water is warmed by the sun, it:
condenses
participates.
precipitates
evaporates
4
Evaporation is:
when water changes from a liquid state to a gas state.
when water vapor falls to the Earth's surface.
when water molecules become visible to the human eye.
none of the choices
5
The water we drink is collected in a:
filtration tank
reservoir
lake
river
6
During collection, water is collected in all of these places EXCEPT:
in clouds
in rivers
in snow
in oceans
7
Clouds form when water vapor condenses and sticks to:
raindrops.
glass surfaces
heat in the air.
dust particles in the air.
8
Which is NOT a step in the water cycle?
evaporation
consolidation
condensation
precipitation
9
One leaky faucet can waste several:
gallons of water a day
pints of water a month.
gallons of water a week.
cups of water a day.
10
Where can you find fresh water?
underground reservoirs
all of those
streams
lakes
11
Which of the following is a form of precipitation?
hail
rain
snow
rain, snow, sleet or hail
12
Water vapor rises into the sky and _____ into clouds
condenses
precipitates
expires
evaporates
13
How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
1/2
1/3
1/8
3/4
14
How does the water cycle effect the desert's cloud cover?
High & low pressure layers don't mix and can't form clouds
can't happen bc there isn't enough high & low pressure
lack of precipitation
Hot air of desert does not allow clouds to condense
15
water vapor changes from gas to liquid & sticks to cold surfaces as tiny droplets of water
condensation
Evaporation
collection
Precipitation
16
what is the source of energy for all parts of the water cycle?
soil
the sun
wind
the ocean
17
When water droplets in clouds get too big and heavy they fall to the ground.
evaporation.
rainification.
precipitation
condensation.
18
as time goes by and water goes through the cycle over and over the amt of water on Earth ____
goes up and down
decreases
stays the same
increases
