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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best explains how condensation occurs?Heat energy from the sun is increased, causing water vapor to condense.Water travels to the sun, and then condenses into clouds.Water in the air always turns to liquid when it comes in contact with a surface.Heat energy from the sun is decreased, causing the water vapor to cool and condense.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when the Sun's energy warms ocean water?The water collects.The water evaporates.The water condenses.The water precipitates.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceCamilla put water in two flat, uncovered pans. She placed one pan in a sunny spot and put the other pan in a shady spot. She left the pans for 12 hours, then returned and measured the water in both pans. What most likely happened to the water in the pans?More water evaporated from the pan exposed to sunshine.More water evaporated from the pan left in the shade.The same amount of water evaporated from both pans.No water evaporated from either pan.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe Sun releases light and heat energy that cause changes on Earth. How does the Sun's energy change water?The energy makes liquid water freeze.The energy makes water vapor from liquid water.The energy makes clouds release rain.The energy makes water collect into puddles.
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Jacob made a table and recorded the events that happen on a rainy day.
Which event best shows how the Sun powers the water cycle?Clouds form in the skiy.A puddle forms in the street.Rain stops falling.The puddle dries up. - 6. Multiple ChoiceAn increase in heavy clouds would most likely result in which process?evaporationprecipitationtranspirationcondensation
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true of evaporation on a cloudy day?Evaporation does not occur on a cloudy day.Evaporation occurs at a faster rate on a cloudy day.Evaporation occurs at a slower rate on a cloudy day.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains the process of the water cycle shown in the illustration?condensationprecipitationtranspirationevaporation
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA container is placed in front of a heat lamp. After a few hours, water droplets begin to form on the container. Which part of of the water cycle does this best demonstrate?evaporationprecipitationtranspirationcondensation
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich happens to water vapor when the sun's heat is taken away?It turns into a liquid.It turns into a gas.It turns into runoff.It turns into a sold.
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