Question 1

Which of these best describes precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Water Vapor cools and changes into a liquid

Answer

Rain water falls from the clouds to the surface of Earth.

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Water cools and turns into ice.

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Water vapor rises into the atmosphere

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Earth has been recycling the same water for billions of years.

Answer

Most of Earth's water is in the form of water vapor.

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Rain is the only form of precipitation that falls from clouds.

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Ice cannot exist in the upper atmosphere.

Question 3

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

It provides the energy for the cycle.

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It melts ice.

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It causes the clouds to rain.

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It causes a warm front to move in.

Question 4

What is the correct order of the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

water evaporates - water condenses - precipitation falls

Answer

water evaporates - precipitation falls-water condenses

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water condenses-water evaporates-precipitation falls

Answer

precipitation falls-water condenses-water evaporates

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