Water Cycle Quiz

What is the primary source of Earth's water?

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Puddles

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Which of the following is a form of water that falls from the sky?

• Rocks

• Leaves

• Rain

• Sand

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

• Melting

• Freezing

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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Where does water go when it evaporates?

• It disappears

• It turns into ice

• It rises into the air

• It sinks to the ground

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What is the term for water that falls from the sky in the form of frozen crystals?

• Snow

• Hail

• Sleet

• Dew

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that can contribute to changes in climate?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

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How does the Sun contribute to the water cycle?

• By creating clouds

• By melting ice

• By providing heat for evaporation

• By making rainbows

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Which of the following is a natural source of water on Earth's surface?

• Water bottles

• Waterfalls

• Swimming pools

• Water slides

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What is the role of plants in the water cycle?

• They make clouds

• They absorb water and release it through a process called transpiration

• They freeze water

• They hide water underground

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What is the term for the pattern of weather in a certain place over a long period?

• Climate

• Temperature

• Forecast

• Storm

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