Water Cycle Test Practice

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What causes water to soak into the ground?

Back

High levels of precipitation cause water to soak into the ground.

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What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which green plants release water vapor from their leaves into the atmosphere.

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Why is the sun important for rain production?

Back

The sun warms ocean water, which causes more clouds to form, leading to rain.

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What must happen for clouds to form?

Back

Water vapor must lose heat energy to condense into liquid water and form clouds.

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What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and release it as precipitation when they become heavy.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the ground.

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How does the sun affect evaporation?

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The sun provides heat that increases the rate of evaporation of water from surfaces.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.