Chapter 2 Planet Earth

In what way does water change when condensation occurs?

• from gas to liquid

• from liquid to solid

• from liquid to gas

• from solid to liquid

A rain shadow forms as a result of interactions between the _________.

• atmosphere and biosphere

• atmosphere and geosphere

• geosphere and hydrosphere

Which process is not part of the water cycle?

• evaporation

• transpiration

• compaction

• precipitation

In which processes does water vapor enter the atmosphere?

• precipitation and transpiration

• transpiration and evaporation

• condensation and precipitation

Which process returns water in the atmosphere to Earth's surface?

• condensation

• evaporation

• respiration

• precipitation

What is the beginning of the water cycle?

• ground water

• water vapor in the atmosphere

• oceans

• The water cycle has no beginning.

Water vapor is released by plants through their leaves. What is this process called?

• transpiration

• respiration

• evaporation

• photosynthesis

Evaporation is an interaction between Earth's ________.

• geosphere and biosphere

• hydrosphere and geosphere

• hydrosphere and atmosphere

What provides the energy for the water cycle?

• wind

• water

• sun

• ocean

Which is not an example of precipitation?

• rain

• snow

• sleet

• ozone