Colin watched the weather report on television. He saw the forecast for the coming week.
Colin knows that the water cycle follows certain steps in a repeating cycle. When the sun heats water molecules, they increase speed and collide.
On Sunday he noticed that a puddle on the sidewalk was getting smaller over time. Which step in the water cycle would Colin predict is occurring?
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Question 3
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The meteorologist talked about how humidity affects weather and then predicted the humidity for the next week. Knowing that the amount of humidity would affect the coming weather.
What does the amount of humidity on Tuesday indicate?
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Question 4
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Colin knows that as water moves through the water cycle, condensation also takes place. Condensation occurs when water vapor cools and the water vapor must attach to a particle in the air and forms clouds.
Which is the first day of the week that shows evidence of condensation occurring?
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Question 5
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Other Answer Choices:
Respiration
Precipitation
Evaporation
Runoff
Condensation
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Question 6
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After the science lesson on the water cycle, Javier started thinking about what powered it. He knows energy is needed to drive the water cycle, so what provides the energy to power the water cycle?
Choose the two that apply.
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Question 7
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Precipitation can fall in many different forms, including rain, sleet, and snow. Ana wonders about these different forms of precipitation.
What is the difference between sleet and rain? Describe the difference between sleet and rain, including the conditions that occur when they form.
