The Water Cycle

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

Which of these is an example of precipitation?

• snow
• air
• clouds
• vapor

Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth
• It increases the chance of flooding
• It makes evaporation occur faster
• It increases condensation

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

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

Does evaporation happen before or after condensation?

• before
• after
• during

What is the next stage after EVAPORATION in the water cycle?

• CONDENSTATION
• GROUNDWATER

Which part of the water cycle is occuring when warm, moist air cools and begins forming clouds?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

What follows evaporation during the water cycle? How does this occur?

• Water evaporates into water vapor
• Water vapor condenses and forms a  cloud
• Water precipitates to the ground
• Water runs down into the hydrosphere

When water _________, dew forms.

• Melts
• Evaporates
• Condenses
• Precipitates