Water Cycle Quiz

Identify the different components of the water cycle shown in the image.

a

b

c

d

e

Accumulation

Precipitation

Runoff

Evaporation

Condensation

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

• provide heat energy for evaporation

• provide heat energy for condensation

• dry out the soil for runoff to occur

• provide thermal energy for accumulation

What process is shown by letter B in the diagram?

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

• precipitation

What process is show by letter A in the diagram?

• condensation

• evaporation

• accumulation

• precipitation

What is shown by letter D in the diagram?

• runoff

• groundwater

• melting

• vapor

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

The sun will cause water in the puddle to change from

• a gas to a liquid
• a liquid to a gas
• solid to a liquid
• a liquid to a solid

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

• The moon T

• The heat from our home in the winter all around the world

• The sun

• he heat generated solely from the core of the earth