Understanding the Water Cycle and Climate

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages in the water cycle?

• Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

• Condensation, Precipitation, Evaporation

• Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• Wind

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Earth's core

How does deforestation impact the water cycle?

• Increases precipitation

• Reduces transpiration

• Enhances evaporation

• Stabilises condensation

Which of the following best describes the process of condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapour turning into liquid water

• Liquid water turning into water vapour

• Water falling from clouds as rain

• Water soaking into the ground

What is the effect of increased global temperatures on the water cycle?

• Decreased evaporation rates

• Increased evaporation rates

• No change in the water cycle

• Decreased precipitation

Which activity is most likely to increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Using solar panels

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

• Infiltration

• Runoff

• Transpiration

• Condensation

How does urbanisation affect the water cycle?

• Increases infiltration

• Decreases runoff

• Increases runoff

• Decreases evaporation

Which is a key concept of the water cycle?

• Water is created during the cycle

• Water is constantly recycled

• Water is destroyed during the cycle

• Water remains in one state

What is the role of oceans in the water cycle?

• They are the primary source of precipitation

• They store most of Earth's freshwater

• They are the main source of evaporation

• They have no role in the water cycle