U2L2 - Water Cycle Pretest

Front

What is sublimation?

Back

Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first, such as snow disappearing in warm air.

Front

Which type of water body has the slowest water movement?

Back

Groundwater moves the slowest compared to rivers, oceans, and clouds.

Front

What happens to energy when water evaporates from the ocean?

Back

Energy is transported to the atmosphere during evaporation.

Front

What process occurs when lake water freezes and energy is released?

Back

Lake water freezing is the process where energy is released as water changes from liquid to solid.

Front

Why do plants in a closed terrarium have enough water to grow?

Back

Energy from the sun cycles water through the soil, the plants, and the air, allowing plants to have enough water.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Front

Define evaporation.

Back

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

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What is condensation?

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

Front

What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives the processes of evaporation and helps cycle water through the environment.