Bill Nye Water Cycle Quiz

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water turning into ice

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water being collected in lakes and rivers

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What is evaporation?

• The process of water turning into ice

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water being collected in lakes and rivers

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What is condensation?

• The process of water vapor turning into a liquid

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water being collected in lakes and rivers

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What is precipitation?

• The process of water turning into ice

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of moisture falling from clouds to Earth

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

• Wind

• Sun

• Rain

• Snow

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What happens to water droplets in clouds?

• They freeze and become ice

• They evaporate and disappear

• They condense and become larger

• They fall as rain immediately

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What is the purpose of dust particles in cloud formation?

• To make the clouds darker

• To make the clouds move faster

• To provide a surface for water vapor to condense on

• To prevent the clouds from raining

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What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall from the clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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What is the purpose of the water cycle?

• To provide clean drinking water

• To cool down the Earth's temperature

• To create clouds for aesthetic purposes

• To recycle and distribute water on Earth

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Why is the water cycle important for all living things?

• To prevent water pollution

• To create beautiful landscapes

• To provide water for drinking and survival

• To control the Earth's climate

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