Water Cycle Review

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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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

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Water in the form of a gas.

• water vapor
• dew point
• ocean current
• humidity

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condensation falling onto land in the form of rain, sleet, hail, snow, and mist

• condensation

• desublimation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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What is the part of the water cycle called where the precipitation falls from the atmosphere and creates a large body of water? It consists of rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans.

• collection

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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A student looks outside her window after it has rained. She sees many puddles of water. later that same day, the puddles are gone. Which process explains why the puddles are gone? 

• accumulation of runoff
• precipitation 
• evaporation 
• condensation 

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How do transpiration and evaporation compare?

• During both processes, liquid water changes to water vapor.

• During both processes, water vapor changes to liquid water.

• During transpiration, liquid water changes to water vapor, and during evaporation, water vapor changes to liquid water.

• During transpiration, water vapor changes to liquid water, and during evaporation, liquid water changes to water vapor.

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The water cycle is shown in the diagram. What would most likely happen if all evaporation of water stopped?

• Runoff would increase.

• More clouds would form.

• No precipitation would fall.

• Moist air would be in the atmosphere.

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A student draws a model to represent the precesses involved in the water cycle, as shown. To which process is the formation of clouds related?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Melting

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The image shows various stages in the water cycle. During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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