The Water Cycle: Earth's Natural Recycling System

Fill in the blank: Evaporation is when water turns from ______ to gas.

• solid

• liquid

• vapor

• ice

Which of the following is a key term related to the water cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Combustion

• Erosion

Fill in the blank: Collection is when water gathers in ______.

• A) clouds

• B) bodies of water

• C) plants

• D) atmosphere

Which of the following is a state of water?

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Metal

• Gasoline

What forms clouds in the atmosphere?

• Water vapor

• Dust particles

• Ice crystals

• Tiny water droplets.

What affects global weather patterns?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Glaciers

Which of the following is a way mountains affect the water cycle?

• Increase sea levels

• Create rain shadows

• Cause deforestation

• Reduce pollution

Which climate is associated with heavy rainfall in the water cycle?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

What is the definition of 'photosynthesis'?

• The process by which plants make their food using sunlight

• The process of breathing in animals

• The method of water transportation in plants

• The way animals digest food.

Fill in the blank: 'Evaporation' is the process of turning from liquid into ____.

• Solid

• Gas

• Plasma

• Ice