Exploring the Water Cycle for 5th Graders

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 80%

• 65%

• 71%

• 50%

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

• It turns into ice

• It remains liquid

• It turns into gas

• It disappears completely

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What is the process called when water vapor turns back into liquid?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Collection

• Evaporation

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What can cause water vapor to condense on a cold glass of water?

• Heat from the glass

• Liquid in the air

• Cooling of the water vapor

• Pressure from the atmosphere

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What type of clouds are known to indicate an upcoming storm?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

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Which form of precipitation is specifically mentioned as not just being rain?

• Mist

• Fog

• Dew

• Snow

Where does runoff water typically end up?

• In the atmosphere

• Back in the ocean

• In underground caves

• Frozen in glaciers

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What is another form of water, apart from rain, that can be a result of precipitation?

• Waves

• Steam

• Hail

• Bubbles

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What is the role of aquifers in the water cycle?

• They store water underground

• They create water

• They purify water

• They transport water to the ocean

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What happens to the water in lakes and ponds in terms of the water cycle?

• It sinks deeper

• It evaporates

• It freezes permanently

• It remains static

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