5th Grade Science Review

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

Which of these is an example of precipitation?

• snow
• air
• clouds
• vapor

Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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

What happens after groundwater at the very end/beginning of the water cycle?

• Evaporation
• Transpiration
• Condensation
• Groundwater

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

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

When water _________, dew forms.

• Melts
• Evaporates
• Condenses
• Precipitates

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

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation