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Science Explainer: The water cycle

Last updated 12 months 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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Question 1

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

Other Answer Choices:

Evaporation

Precipitation

Condensation

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Question 2

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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 vapor changes into liquid
When liquid or solid water falls to the Earth

Question 3

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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.

When liquid water changes to vapor

Results in rain, snow, or hail

Condensation

Evaporation

Precipitation

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.