Hydrologic 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

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What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

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Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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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

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Which stage does the arrow below #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run off

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Which stage does the #3 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

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The transformation of water vapor back into liquid water by cooling is called...

• condensation
• evaporation

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Water vapor is the _______ form of water.

• solid
• liquid
• gaseous

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