Water Cycle and Surface water

As a part of the water cycle, water from Earth's surface enters the clouds and finally falls back to the ground in the form of rain. What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

• Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

• Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation

• Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation

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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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This diagram shows four phases of the water cycle. Which phase of the water cycle is affected most directly by heat from the sun?

• phase L

• phase M

• phase N

• phase O

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Water forms on the outside of iced tea on a hot day. What process causes the water to form?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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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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A storm that produces very heavy precipitation passes over Columbia, South Carolina. If the rain falls on a surface that is not porous, what will most likely happen to the rain.

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

• Transpiration

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What is water doing when it changes to water vapor?

• Evaporating

• Condensing

• Precipitation

• Freezing

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

• condensation
• evaporation
• sublimation
• transpiration

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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