Water Cycle

What is another name for the Water Cycle?

• Hydrologic Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Oxygen Cycle

What process involves water circulating between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land?

• Water Cycle

• Rock Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

Which process is NOT part of the Water Cycle?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What percentage of Earth's water is held in the oceans?

• 96.5%

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

What is necessary for evaporation to occur?

• Heat energy

• Cold air

• High pressure

• Low humidity

At what temperature do molecules move fast at boiling point?

• 212°F/100°C

• 32°F/0°C

• 100°F/37°C

• 50°F/10°C

What is the process of snow and ice changing into water vapor without first melting?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the process in which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the process by which water circulates between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land?

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Oxygen Cycle