Water continuously moves above the surface of Earth through the water cycle. As water vapor rises, it cools to form water droplets. What forms when billions of these water droplets are close together?
To investigate how water cycles through a system, Tai grows plants in a container called a terrarium. He keeps the terrarium on a sunny windowsill.
The terrarium is completely closed, so Tai cannot add water to the plants. However, sometimes Tai sees drops of water on the inside walls or lid of the terrarium. Which statement BEST explains why the water droplets appear?
Sofia investigates changes on Earth’s surface through the cycling of water in the Earth system. Which word best describes the process of water moving down the side of a mountain?
Use this model to investigate how water cycles above the surface of Earth. Which words complete the illustration to show how water moves on and above Earth’s surface? Write the letter of ONE correct answer in each box.
runoff
evaporation
precipitation
condensation
Use this model to investigate how water cycles above the surface of Earth. Which arrows show how water moves ABOVE Earth’s surface? Label with word ABOVE the TWO correct arrows.
ON SURFACE
BELOW
ABOVE
ABOVE
Make your answer stronger providing evidence, examples, and explanations. Make your idea clearer by using language that clarifies your main idea, logical organization, and precise words.
Make sure your answers cover the two parts of the question.
All parts of the water cycle are connected. Uma makes this model to investigate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth.
B
A
D
C
A
D
B
C