Water Cycle

Where is most water found on Earth?

• in glaciers

• in lakes

• in oceans

• in rivers

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What sources of energy evaporates the most water from Earth's surface?

• volcanoes

• lightning

• wind

• the sun

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What is water doing when it is changed to water vapor?

• freezing

• condensing

• evaporating

• precipitating

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What is water vapor doing when it changes to water?

• condensing

• evaporating

• freezing

• precipitating

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What controls whether water is a gas, liquid, or solid ice?

• the shape or size of the cup

• where it has been stored

• if it is being used for farming

• what its temperature is

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When does condensation occur in the water cycle?

• ocean water changing to water vapor

• clouds forming

• water flowing down a river

• underground water soaking into rocks and soil

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How can water vapor in the air return to Earth?

• it evaporates and is blown by the wind

• it evaporates and forms clouds

• it condenses then precipitates

• it sticks to any warm surface it comes in contact with

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On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface or a pond?

• 32^oF and rainy

• 50^oF and sunny

• 75^oF and rainy

• 98^oF and sunny

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Which part of the water cycle is happening when water flows back into lakes, rivers, and ponds?

• Evaporation

• Runoff

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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Where is water evaporating into the air?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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