Water Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• condensation

• evaporation

• melting

• sublimation

What is the process by which water vapor in the air turns into liquid water?

• condensation

• evaporation

• sublimation

• precipitation

What is the process by which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• sublimation

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

• transpiration

What is the process by which water flows over the land surface into lakes, rivers, and oceans?

• Volcanic eruption

• Atmospheric precipitation

• Surface runoff

• Underground seepage

Which process of the water cycle is responsible for the formation of clouds?

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

• transpiration

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• sun

• wind

• moon

• earth

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sunshine

• Wind

What happens to water during the process of evaporation?

• Water turns into a plasma state.

• Water turns into ice.

• Water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state.

• Water turns into a solid state.

Which process of the water cycle is responsible for the formation of rivers and streams?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

• Condensation