Water Cycle Quiz

What is the first stage of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Explain the process of evaporation in the water cycle.

• Water evaporates from bodies of water like oceans, lakes, and rivers, as well as from moist soil and plants. The water vapor rises into the atmosphere and eventually condenses to form clouds.

• Evaporation is caused by the movement of tectonic plates

• Evaporation occurs when water freezes into ice

• Water evaporates from the ground due to excessive heat

Describe how condensation occurs in the water cycle.

• Condensation is caused by the Earth's rotation slowing down.

• Condensation occurs when water evaporates from the ground into the air.

• Water vapor in the air heats up and changes to solid state, forming clouds or dew.

• Water vapor in the air cools down and changes to liquid state, forming clouds or dew.

What is precipitation and how does it contribute to the water cycle?

• Precipitation is a man-made substance that is released into the atmosphere and does not affect the water cycle.

• Precipitation is a type of solid rock that falls from the sky and has no impact on the water cycle.

• Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. It contributes to the water cycle by replenishing water sources on Earth.

• Precipitation is a form of gas that rises from the ground and contributes to the water cycle by evaporating water sources.

Why is the water cycle important for the environment?

• The water cycle is important for creating deserts

• The water cycle is important for causing floods

• The water cycle is important for increasing pollution levels

• The water cycle is important for maintaining the balance of water on Earth and regulating the planet's temperature.

Identify the stage where water vapor rises into the atmosphere.

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

How does evaporation help in the purification of water?

• Evaporation separates water molecules from contaminants by vaporizing water at its boiling point.

• Evaporation causes water to freeze, trapping impurities

• Evaporation increases the concentration of contaminants in water

• Evaporation leads to the formation of toxic gases in water

Explain the role of clouds in the condensation process.

• Clouds absorb water vapor and prevent condensation.

• Clouds provide a surface for water vapor to condense and form liquid droplets.

• Clouds are formed after condensation occurs.

• Clouds play no role in the condensation process.

What happens when water droplets in clouds become too heavy?

• They fall as precipitation.

• They start singing.

• They turn into ice cream.

• They evaporate instantly.

How does the water cycle impact agriculture?

• The water cycle impacts agriculture by reducing the need for irrigation.

• The water cycle impacts agriculture by increasing soil salinity.

• The water cycle impacts agriculture by causing droughts.

• The water cycle impacts agriculture by providing water for crops to grow.