Water Cycle

Front

In the water cycle, the sun provides

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energy for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes and rivers.

Front

The water cycle has

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no beginning and no end.

Front

How many main steps does the water cycle have?

Back

4

Front

During which stage do clouds form? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation

Back

condensation

Front

What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product? Options: condensation, evaporation, sublimation, transpiration

Back

transpiration

Front

This is a picture of: snow, rain, fog, hail

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hail

Front

Why does groundwater usually require less treatment than surface water?

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The layers of Earth protect groundwater from pollutants, as groundwater sinks into the ground, the layers of rock act like a natural filter and remove pollutants from the water, and surface water has more exposure to pollutants in runoff and the atmosphere.

Front

During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff? Options: W, X, Y, Z

Back

Z

Front

Which factor is responsible for there being different forms of precipitation?

• Evaporation
• Run-off
• Temperature
• Transpiration

Back

Temperature

Front

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.

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precipitation