Water Cycle Quiz

What is the process of changing from a liquid to a vapour called?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

What term describes the transfer of water vapour from a plant to the atmosphere?

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Interception

• Saturation

What is the term for the process of water changing from a vapour back to a liquid?

• Evaporation

• Saturation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What does saturation refer to in terms of capacity?

• Reaching 50% capacity

• Reaching 100% capacity

• Reaching 75% capacity

• Reaching 25% capacity

Which term describes rain, snow, or sleet?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

What is the process of water seeping through soil or rocks called?

• Transpiration

• Interception

• Infiltration

• Surface run-off

What does interception mean in the context of water movement?

• The transfer of water vapour to the atmosphere

• Water trickling over the ground back to the source

• To divert something from its original path

• The process of reaching full capacity

What is surface run-off?

• Water evaporating from a surface

• Water being absorbed into the ground

• Water trickling over the ground back to the source

• Water being intercepted by plants

Where is water naturally stored?

• Only in the sea

• Only in lakes

• Only in oceans

• In the sea, oceans, lakes, ponds, or puddles

What process occurs when the Sun warms the water, giving the particles more energy?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Saturation