Water Cycle Quiz

Which stage of the water cycle involves the transformation of liquid water into water vapor primarily due to solar energy?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

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In the water cycle, what is the process called where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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What is the primary form of precipitation that occurs when water droplets in clouds become too heavy to stay suspended in the air?

• Fog

• Snow

• Rain

• Hail

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Which stage of the water cycle is directly responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

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During which stage of the water cycle does snow and ice melt into liquid water?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

• Melting

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What role does evaporation play in the water cycle?

• It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

• It transports water from the surface to the atmosphere.

• It converts water vapor into liquid.

• It moves water from the ground back into the oceans.

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Which form of precipitation is characterized by frozen water falling in the form of flakes?

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

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What happens during condensation within the water cycle?

• Water vapor rises and cools.

• Water vapor turns into ice.

• Water vapor turns into liquid water.

• Liquid water is heated and rises.

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Which stage of the water cycle is essential for replenishing freshwater sources on Earth?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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How does condensation contribute to the weather phenomenon known as fog?

• By freezing water vapor into ice crystals

• By causing rain to evaporate quickly

• By forming water droplets near the ground

• By increasing air temperature

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