Quiz about Introduction to Water Cycle

Question 1

As a part of the water cycle, water from Earth's surface enters the clouds and finally falls back to the ground in the form of rain. What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

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Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation

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Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation

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Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation

Question 2

A student draws a model to represent the precesses involved in the water cycle, as shown. To which process is the formation of clouds related?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Freezing

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Melting

Question 3

The image shows various stages in the water cycle. During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

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Z

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W

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X

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Y

Question 4

What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?

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It transports water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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It absorbs heat from the sun, causing water to evaporate.

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It filters water as it moves through the soil.

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It carries nutrients from the soil into the atmosphere.

Question 5

During a science class, Priya and Scarlett learned about the water cycle. How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

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It releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plants.

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It increases the amount of water in the soil.

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It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

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It converts water vapor directly into ice crystals.

Question 6

What is another name or synonym for the water cycle?

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Hydrologic cycle

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Geologic cycle

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Geosphere

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Carbon cycle

Question 7

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun

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The moon T

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

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he heat generated solely from the core of the earth

Question 8

What are formed when water vapor condenses?

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Clouds

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Mountains

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Transpiration

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Valleys

Question 9

On Earth, what process generates most of the water vapor?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 10

What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky

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Sweat from our bodies on hot days

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Warm rain but not cold snow or sleet

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Gas that we use in furnaces or ovens

Question 11

Rain and snow are two different forms of precipitation that fall on Earth's surface. Which factor is responsible for there being different forms of precipitation?

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Temperature

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Evaporation

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Run-off

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Transpiration

Question 12

The water cycle is shown in the diagram. What would most likely happen if all evaporation of water stopped?

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No precipitation would fall.

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Runoff would increase.

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More clouds would form.

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Moist air would be in the atmosphere.

Question 13

Which example is a form of precipitation?

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Hail

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Dew

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Fog

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Frost

Question 14

How do transpiration and evaporation compare?

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During both processes, liquid water changes to water vapor.

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During both processes, water vapor changes to liquid water.

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During transpiration, liquid water changes to water vapor, and during evaporation, water vapor changes to liquid water.

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During transpiration, water vapor changes to liquid water, and during evaporation, liquid water changes to water vapor.

Question 15

This diagram shows four phases of the water cycle. Which phase of the water cycle is affected most directly by heat from the sun?

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phase N

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phase L

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phase M

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phase O

Question 16

Analyze the diagram of the water cycle with processes J, K, L, M, X, and Y labeled. What is significant about the process labeled L?

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Transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants back into the water cycle.

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Condensation is the conversion of water vapor into water droplets.

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Precipitation is the release of liquid or frozen forms of water from the atmosphere.

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Evaporation is the conversation of surface water into water vapor to return to the atmosphere.

Question 17

Analyze the diagram of the water cycle with processes J, K, L, M, Y, and Y labeled. What do the arrows X and Y represent?

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Run-off of surface water and movement of ground water toward sea level.

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Sea and land breezes along the coastline.

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Formation of dew as cold air sinks.

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Tidal flooding and erosion of the river bank.

Question 18

A storm that produces very heavy precipitation passes over Columbia, South Carolina. If the rain falls on a surface that is not porous, what will most likely happen to the rain.

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Runoff

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Transpiration

Question 19

The flow chart represents the water cycle. What is the next phase in the water cycle as indicated by the question mark?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitaion

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Run-off

Question 20

What is water doing when it changes to water vapor?

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Evaporating

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Condensing

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Precipitation

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Freezing

Question 21

What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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B) The Sun

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A) The Moon

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C) The Earth's core

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D) Ocean currents

Question 22

Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid droplets?

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B) Condensation

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A) Evaporation

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C) Precipitation

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D) Transpiration

Question 23

In the water cycle, what is the term for the movement of water from plants to the atmosphere?

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B) Transpiration

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A) Evaporation

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C) Condensation

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D) Infiltration

Question 24

How does deforestation affect the water cycle?

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B) Decreases transpiration

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A) Increases transpiration

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C) Increases precipitation

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D) Decreases evaporation

Question 25

What is the role of infiltration in the water cycle?

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A) It allows water to enter the soil and replenish groundwater.

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B) It causes water to evaporate into the atmosphere.

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C) It leads to the formation of clouds.

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D) It results in the melting of ice caps.

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