Earth's Water Post Test

At which point in the water cycle is condensation taking place?

• At point A

• At point B

• At point C

• At point D

At which point in the water cycle is liquid water changing into water vapor?

• At Point A

• At Point B

• At Point C

• At Point D

The flow chart shows part of Earth's water cycle. The question marks indicate a part of the flowchart has been deliberately left blank. Which process should be shown in place of the question marks to best complete the flowchart?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• deposition

• infiltration

The water cycle involves energy changes and the continuous movement of water between Earth and its atmosphere. Condensation Primary takes place

• On the Earth's surface

• In the atmosphere

• In the oceans

• In the polar caps

Which statement about Earth's water is True

• The total amount of water on Earth constantly changes

• The total amount of water on Earth says the same

• People can live without water

• Plants and animals can live without water

A student makes a model of the water cycle by using a cup, some water, and plastic wrap. After the student places the model near a sunny window, moisture forms on the inside of the plastic wrap. What part of the water cycle is being represented on the plastic wrap?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Accumulation

• Precipitation

What is the sun role in the water cycle?

• To provide light for the cycle

• To provide energy to drive the cycle

• To produce precipitation during the cycle

• To cause water to condense in the cycle

At which point is PRECIPITATION taking place?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

In the water cycle, the sun's energy causes....

• Evaporation

• condensation

• preciptiation

• percolation

The diagram includes ocean in the water cycle. How does water from the ocean end up as fresh water in precipitation?

• Runoff leaves salt in the soil

• Precipitation leaves salt in clouds

• Evaporation leaves salt in the ocean

• Condensation leaves salt in the water vapor