Water Cycle

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water between the Earth's oceans, land, & atmosphere

• when water melts
• when clouds form

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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 the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

What is another name or synonym for the water cycle?

• Geologic cycle

• Hydrologic cycle

• Geosphere

• Carbon cycle

The _________ exerts a major influence on weather and climate by absorbing energy from the sun, releasing it over time, and globally redistributing it through ocean currents.

• Sun

• Ocean

• Continents

• Desert

What are formed when water vapor condenses?

• Clouds

• Mountains

• Transpiration

• Valleys

The act of turning from a liquid into a gas. ___________________

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation