Understanding the Water Cycle

What is the process called when water turns into vapor?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

What do we call the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Condensation

What is precipitation?

• Precipitation is the temperature of the atmosphere.

• Precipitation is water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

• Precipitation is the process of evaporation from the Earth's surface.

• Precipitation refers to the amount of sunlight received by an area.

Name one form of precipitation.

• hailstone

• sleet

• rain

• snow

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• The sun absorbs water from the ground.

• The sun powers the water cycle by providing energy for evaporation.

• The sun creates clouds without affecting water movement.

• The sun cools the water, preventing evaporation.

What happens during condensation?

• Condensation is the process of water turning into steam.

• Condensation is when liquid water evaporates into vapor.

• Condensation is the process where water vapor turns into liquid water.

• Condensation occurs when ice melts into water.

What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process of solid turning into gas.

• Evaporation is the process of gas turning into liquid.

• Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into solid.

• Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor.

How does water return to the earth after precipitation?

• Water returns to the earth after precipitation through infiltration, surface runoff, and absorption by plants.

• Water is absorbed by the clouds and stored there.

• Water evaporates into the atmosphere immediately after precipitation.

• Water is converted into vapor and lost to space.

What is the term for water that flows over the ground into rivers and lakes?

• Groundwater flow

• Surface runoff

• Rainwater collection

• Aquifer discharge

Why is the water cycle important for the environment?

• The water cycle is important for regulating climate, supporting ecosystems, and providing freshwater.

• The water cycle is important for ocean currents.

• The water cycle does not affect weather.

• The water cycle is only important for farmers.