The Water Cycle

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a state of water found on Earth?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

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The changing of a liquid to a gas is ​

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Evaporation

Condensation

Weather

Precipitation

Hydrosphere

Atmosphere

Water Cycle

Humidity

Circulation

Biosphere

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At what point does the Sun heat water causing evaporation?

Multiple Choice

Which process in the water cycle involves water changing from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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Where does condensation happen?

Multiple Choice

What happens after water vapor cools and condenses in the atmosphere?

• It forms clouds

• It evaporates again

• It turns into hail

• It disappears

Multiple Select

Which of the following are forms of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

Multiple Choice

Where does precipitation collect after it falls to Earth?

• Lakes, oceans, rivers, and streams

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Forests

Multiple Choice

Which process describes water soaking into the Earth after precipitation?

• Infiltration

• Runoff

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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In the diagram, which point represents evaporation?

Open Ended

What is the difference between infiltration and runoff in the water cycle?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are stages of the water cycle shown in the diagram?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Runoff

• Photosynthesis

Open Ended

The water cycle allows water to be recycled over and over again. Why is this important for living things?

Open Ended

Does the water cycle have a start and stopping point?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Multiple Choice

What are the three states of water found on Earth?

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Ice, Steam, Rain

• Water, Air, Ice

• Liquid, Vapor, Cloud