What are the main stages of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection

• Sublimation, filtration, irrigation, evaporation

• Precipitation, absorption, evaporation, filtration

• Condensation, filtration, evaporation, runoff

Define evaporation in the context of the water cycle.

• Evaporation is the process of water transforming from liquid to vapor, contributing to the water cycle.

• Evaporation is the process of water changing from vapor to liquid.

• Evaporation is the movement of water from the ground to the ocean.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice.

What is condensation and how does it occur?

• Condensation occurs only in high humidity environments regardless of temperature.

• Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water, occurring when air cools to its dew point.

• Condensation is the evaporation of water that happens when air is heated.

• Condensation is the process of liquid water turning into water vapor when heated.

List three types of precipitation.

• rain, snow, sleet

• fog

• hailstone

• dew

How does sunlight affect the water cycle?

• Sunlight cools the water, reducing evaporation.

• Sunlight causes water to freeze, preventing evaporation.

• Sunlight has no impact on the water cycle.

• Sunlight drives evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

Explain the process of transpiration in plants.

• Transpiration occurs only at night when plants are dormant.

• Transpiration is the absorption of water by plant roots.

• Transpiration is the process of photosynthesis in plants.

• Transpiration is the process of water vapor loss from plants through stomata, aiding in nutrient transport and cooling.

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

• Clouds absorb sunlight and increase temperatures.

• Clouds are formed only during storms and have no other function.

• Clouds are primarily responsible for soil erosion.

• Clouds transport water vapor and release precipitation, playing a crucial role in the water cycle.

Describe how water moves from the ground to the atmosphere.

• Water rises to the atmosphere only during storms.

• Water is transported to the atmosphere by animals.

• Water moves from the atmosphere to the ground through precipitation.

• Water moves from the ground to the atmosphere primarily through evaporation and transpiration.

What is the difference between rain and snow?

• Rain is frozen, snow is liquid.

• Rain falls from clouds, snow does not.

• Rain is heavier than snow.

• Rain is liquid, snow is frozen.

How does the water cycle support life in ecosystems?

• The water cycle only affects ocean life.

• The water cycle is irrelevant to plant growth.

• The water cycle increases pollution in ecosystems.

• The water cycle supports life by providing essential water for organisms, facilitating plant growth, and regulating climate.