KS3 - Water Cycle

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

During the condensation stage of the water cycle, water vapour changes into what form?

• Ice

• Liquid water

• Snow

• Steam

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Fog

• Hail

Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?

• It provides energy

• It recycles water

• It creates new water

• It stops pollution

How does human activity impact the water cycle?

• Increases natural evaporation

• Reduces water pollution

• Alters precipitation patterns

• Decreases water availability

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth's core

Which stage of the water cycle involves water vapour cooling and changing back into liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What type of precipitation occurs when water droplets freeze in the atmosphere before falling to the ground?

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail

• Sleet

How does deforestation affect the water cycle?

• Increases transpiration

• Decreases evaporation

• Reduces transpiration

• Enhances precipitation

What is the term for the process where plants release water vapour into the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation