The Water Cycle

What is the process called when liquid water turns into a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Melting

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What happens to water vapor as it rises higher into the atmosphere?

• It gets hotter

• It turns into ice

• It cools down

• It becomes denser

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What is the name for the mass of condensed water in the atmosphere?

• Rain

• Snow

• Clouds

• Hail

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What is the term for the process when water falls from the clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Melting

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What can form in the clouds when they are cold enough?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

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Where does the water go when it hits the ground?

• It stays on the surface

• It evaporates immediately

• It soaks into the ground

• It disappears

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What powers the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Rain

• Snow

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Melting

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What is the term for the repeated process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation?

• Water cycle

• Weather cycle

• Hydro cycle

• Rain cycle

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What can you create in your kitchen to demonstrate the water cycle?

• A volcano

• A tornado

• A rainbow

• A tiny water cycle

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