Water Cycle Quiz

What is the first stage of the water cycle?

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What happens during the condensation stage of the water cycle?

• Water is absorbed by the soil

• Rain falls to the ground

• Vapor turns into clouds

• Water evaporates into vapor

What form does precipitation take when it falls to the Earth?

• All of the above

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

What is the process called when rainwater is absorbed into the ground?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

Why is the water cycle important for ecosystems?

• It creates clouds

• It maintains water availability

• It increases pollution

• It decreases temperature