Water Cycle Review

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​The Water Cycle Review

​Energy from the Sun warms water on Earth's surface.

Hotspot

The picture shows the water cycle. In which part of the water cycle does water change from a liquid to a gas?

Multiple Choice

A Cause and Effect diagram is shown.

Which statement best completes the diagram?

• Solar energy decreases the temperature of

  water in the ocean.

• The temperature of the water near the ocean’s

  surface increases.

• Cooler temperatures change water vapor into

  liquid water.

• The Sun decreases the amount of water vapor

  in the atmosphere.

Multiple Choice

In order for condensation to occur, water vapor (gas) must change state into a _________.

• solid

• liquid

• gel

Multiple Choice

What process is happening step B?

• transpiration

• precipitation

• condensation

Open Ended

A student filled a glass with ice water and noticed that water droplets began to form on the outside of the cup. Explain why this happened and which process in the water cycle relates to water droplets to form on the outside of the cup.

Multiple Choice

Precipitation occurs when water moves from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface. The water can be in liquid or solid form. Which two forms of precipitation consist of solid water?

•    hail and rain

• hail and sleet

• rain and snow

• sleet and rain

Multiple Choice

Which day is it MOST LIKELY to snow?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• All Days

Open Ended

Using the diagram, describe ways in which human activity affects the water cycle.