Science Explainer: The water cycle

Last updated about 1 year ago

3 questions

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Instructions

Last updated about 1 year ago

3 questions

Note from the author:

Read the passage The Water Cycle.  Then answer the questions below.

Instructions

Read the passage The Water Cycle.  Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage The Water Cycle.  Then answer the questions below.

Read the passage The Water Cycle.  Then answer the questions below.

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Drag each answer choice into the correct space to accurately label the water cycle diagram.

Drag each statement into the correct box to identify characteristics of the components of the water cycle.

It has no effect on the physical geography of Earth.

It influences humidity levels in different regions.

It can lead to erosion.

It contributes to glacial melt.

It evenly spreads water vapor across the atmosphere.

Drag each statement into the correct box to identify characteristics of the components of the water cycle.

Process that is driven by the sun

Results in clouds being formed

When liquid or solid water falls to the Earth

Results in rain, snow, or hail

When vapor changes into liquid

When liquid water changes to vapor

Condensation

Evaporation

Precipitation

How does the water cycle impact Earth's climate and landscape? Select three correct answers.

It has no effect on the physical geography of Earth.

It influences humidity levels in different regions.

It can lead to erosion.

It contributes to glacial melt.

It evenly spreads water vapor across the atmosphere.