Water Cycle Quiz

What is another name for the water cycle?

• Hydrologic cycle

• Biogeochemical cycle

• Atmospheric cycle

• Oceanic cycle

What is the primary source of evaporation in the water cycle?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Glaciers

What is the main process responsible for condensation in the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

What is the role of the ocean in the water cycle?

• Source of 86% of global evaporation

• Storage of 97% of Earth's water

• Transportation of water vapor

• All of the above

What is the process by which water returns to the atmosphere from plants?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the main cause of the intensification of the water cycle due to climate change?

• Increased greenhouse gases

• Deforestation

• Land use changes

• Aquifer drawdown

What is the average residence time of water in the atmosphere?

• 9 days

• 1 month

• 1 year

• 10 years

What is the primary process responsible for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the main source of freshwater on Earth?

• Oceans

• Glaciers

• Rivers

• Lakes

What is the correct order of the water cycle processes?

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Runoff

• Condensation, Evaporation, Runoff, Precipitation

• Precipitation, Evaporation, Runoff, Condensation

• Runoff, Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation