Hydrological Cycle

What is the primary source of energy that drives the hydrological cycle?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

Which of the following is not a part of the hydrological cycle?

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

In which part of the hydrological cycle does water move from plants into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

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

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

What is the term for the process of water movement through soil?

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Percolation

• Condensation

What is the name of the process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and released into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

What is the term for the process of water turning from liquid to vapor?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

Which of the following factors does not influence the rate of evaporation?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Soil type

What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid droplets in the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

What is the ultimate source of all freshwater on Earth?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Precipitation