The Water Cycle Practice

The change of a liquid to a gas; the sun heats energy up and turns water into vapor (gas)

• evaporation
• vapor
• precipitation
• condensation

The hydrologic cycle continuously recycles _______ through Earth's systems.

• rocks
• water
• oxygen
• carbon dioxide 

Water released from clouds as rain, snow, or hail.

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

Part of the water cycle where an excess of water runs down and does not sink into the soil and eventually makes it to the rivers, lakes, and oceans.

• aquifer
• hydro
• vapor
• runoff

Which reservoir in the water cycle contains the most water?

• Ice Caps
• Lakes
• Groundwater
• Oceans

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

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

What is water vapor doing when it changes to liquid water?

• evaporating

• condensing

• precipitating

• runoff

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation