Earth's Systems and Water Cycle 5A Quiz

Which of the following processes moves water from the atmosphere back to Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What happens to water molecules during the process of evaporation?

• They cool down and move closer together.

• They heat up and spread apart.

• They stay the same temperature but rise in the air.

• They become part of a glacier.

Which layer of Earth contains most of the water that we see in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Biosphere

Which of the following best describes how the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact in the water cycle?

• Plants absorb water, releasing it into the soil.

• Rain falls from clouds to the ground.

• Rocks break down and form soil.

• Heat from the sun melts ice.

In which layer of Earth's systems does groundwater flow?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which of the following examples describes how living organisms are part of the water cycle?

• Plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

• Animals breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

• Plants release water vapor into the air through transpiration.

• Rocks absorb water and release it over time.

What causes groundwater to eventually reach rivers, lakes, and oceans?

• Gravity

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Earthquakes

Which Earth system includes the rocks and minerals that make up Earth’s crust?

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

• It causes precipitation to fall from clouds.

• It provides energy for evaporation.

• It pulls groundwater up to the surface.

• It turns water vapor back into liquid water.

Which process describes how plants contribute to the water cycle?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Infiltration