Water Cycle and Earthquakes Quiz

What is the first stage of the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

• Freezing

What happens during condensation?

• Water turns into vapor

• Clouds become heavy

• Water vapor cools and forms clouds

• Water collects in rivers

• Snow forms

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail

• Vapor

• Dew

Where does the water eventually collect after precipitation?

• Atmosphere

• Clouds

• Plants

• Rivers, lakes, and oceans

• Underground

What drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Earth's rotation

• The Sun's heat

• Gravity

• Earth's magnetic field

What is the main cause of earthquakes according to the text?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

• Tectonic plate movement

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

What prevents tectonic plates from moving smoothly?

• Gravity

• Wind

• Friction

• Temperature

• Water

What happens when the stress on the edge of tectonic plates overcomes friction?

• A tsunami occurs

• The plates stop moving

• An earthquake occurs

• The plates melt

• The Earth cools down

What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Sunlight and sugar

• Soil and chlorophyll

• Water and oxygen

What is the main product of photosynthesis that is used as food by the plant?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Chlorophyll

• Glucose

• Water