Water Cycle and Usage Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a source of freshwater?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Groundwater

Water used for agriculture is the largest percentage of global water consumption.

• True

• False

The water we drink usually comes from ________ and ________.

• rivers

• groundwater

Which of these human activities can pollute water sources?

• Recycling

• Deforestation

• Industrial waste disposal

• Both B and C

Which of the following are common uses of water in everyday life?

• Drinking and farming

• Cleaning and transportation

• Recreation and industrial production

• All of the above

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

The process of plants releasing water vapor into the air is called condensation.

• True

• False

During the water cycle, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid in a process called ________.

What is the final step in the water cycle, when water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, or hail?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

• It cools the water to form condensation.

• It provides energy for evaporation.

• It causes precipitation to occur.

• It collects water in oceans and rivers.