Water Cycle

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

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

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 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

What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation