Water Cycle

The process of water changing from a liquid to a solid is called:

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

• Precipitation

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The process of water changing from vapor to a liquid is called:

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Deposition

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The process of water changing from a liquid to a vapor is called:

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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The process of water changing from solid to a liquid is called:

• Sublimation

• Deposition

• Condensation

• Melting

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What are some sources of water that evaporate into the atmosphere?

• Rivers and streams

• Oceans and lakes

• Ponds and reservoirs

• All of the above

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What happens when molecules lose energy?

• They move faster

• They change state to a gas

• They move slower

• They expand

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What happens when molecules gain energy?

• They move slower

• They contract

• They move faster

• They freeze

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How does gravity play a role in moving water in the water cycle?

• It causes evaporation

• It pulls water downwards during precipitation

• It pushes water upwards

• It heats water

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How does Sun energy play a role in moving water in the water cycle?

• It cools the water

• It freezes the water

• It heats the water causing evaporation

• It pushes water downwards

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How do clouds form?

• By condensation of water vapor

• By precipitation of water

• By freezing of water vapor

• By sublimation of ice

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