Biology Cycle Quiz

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

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation
• precipitation
• evaporation

Snow, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

Does evaporation happen before or after condensation?

• before
• after
• during

What is it called when WATER is FORMED from an LIQUID to a WATER VAPOR or a GAS?

• EVAPORATION
• PRECIPITATION
• TRANSPIRATION

What is the next stage after EVAPORATION in the water cycle?

• CONDENSTATION
• GROUNDWATER

In the water cycle, the sun provides

• energy for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes and rivers.
• water for evaporation to happen. 
• energy to produce electricity. 
• water for condensation to happen. 

The water cycle has

• a beginning and an end. 
• no beginning an no end. 
• only a beginning. 
• only an end. 

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

Which stage does the #3 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off