Earth's Water Cycle

What are the four processes that make up the water cycle?

• earth, wind, fire, rain

• solid, liquid, gas

• evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection

• ecosystems, habitats, fresh water, salt water

What type of clouds are shown?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulus

What type of clouds are shown?

• stratus

• cirrus

• cumulus

What is the process called where water, or another liquid, collects on the surface of the Earth?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

• Evaporation

Condensation is the process of of gas _________ to a liquid. Condensation forms _________ in the atmosphere.

Precipitation can be in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• True

• False

This picture shows the process of liquid turning into a gas. What process is this?

• condensation

• evaporation

• collection

• precipitation

How much of Earth's surface is covered in water?

Does warm water evaporate quicker than cold water?

• Yes

• No

What causes water vapor to move?

• wind 
• snow
• water
• lava

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4