The Water Cycle

What is the primary reason Earth supports life?

• Because of the atmosphere

• Due to the water cycle

• Thanks to the variety of plants

• Because of the solar system's position

What percentage of Earth's water is found in the oceans?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

Which form of precipitation is in a solid state?

• Snow

• Fog

• Mist

• Rain

What happens to precipitation that falls on vegetation?

• It turns into vapor

• It immediately evaporates

• It is absorbed by the leaves

• It is intercepted before hitting the ground

How does groundwater move?

• Sideways or laterally towards rivers or seas

• Only downwards due to gravity

• Upwards towards the surface

• It remains stationary

What causes water to evaporate?

• The movement of the Earth

• The heat of the sun

• The pull of the moon

• Wind and air pressure

What is transpiration?

• The process of water turning into vapor from the ocean

• Water movement through animals

• Water release from plants into the atmosphere

• The initial form of precipitation

What is the term used to describe evaporation from soil and water surfaces plus transpiration from plants?

• Desublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporanspiration

• Sublimation

What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

• To condense water vapor into precipitation

• To cool the Earth's surface

• To transport water across the globe

• To store water indefinitely

How does water return to the Earth's surface from clouds?

• Through condensation

• Via transpiration

• As precipitation

• Through evaporation