Understanding the Water Cycle

A natural, underground area where large quantities of groundwater fill the spaces between rocks is a/an:

• ocean

• river

• aquifer

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

• Infiltration

• Groundwater

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

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An artificial or man made lake used to store water for human usage is a?

• water table

• water bed

• aquifer

• reservoir

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What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

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This picture shows -

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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When water condenses, the water vapor in the air gets ___________ and changes back into liquid.

• cold

• hot

• warm

• solid

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

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

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Which of the following best describes transpiration?

• The process of water vapor turning into liquid water

• The movement of water through the soil

• The release of water vapor from plants

• The flow of water over the surface of the ground

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What forms when water vapor cools and condenses in the atmosphere?

• Snow

• Clouds

• Groundwater

• Runoff

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Which type of precipitation occurs when raindrops freeze before reaching the ground?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail