The Water Cycle

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

• Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the evaporation of water from plant leaves.

• Evaporation occurs only in oceans, while transpiration occurs in all plants.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by plants, while transpiration is the release of water vapor into the atmosphere.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice, while transpiration is the melting of ice back into water.

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

• Clouds are formed from dust particles and do not contribute to precipitation.

• Clouds are essential for precipitation, as they release water back to the Earth's surface.

• Clouds only block sunlight and have no role in the water cycle.

• Clouds are formed from ice crystals and only exist in cold weather.

How does the sun affect the water cycle?

• The sun cools the water, causing it to condense.

• The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.

• The sun has no effect on the water cycle.

• The sun causes the water to freeze, preventing evaporation.

What is transpiration?

• The process of photosynthesis in plants.

• The process in which water evaporates from the leaves and stems of plants into the atmosphere.

• The absorption of water by plant roots.

• The movement of nutrients through the plant's vascular system.

What happens during the process of precipitation?

• Clouds release water vapor into the atmosphere.

• Clouds become heavy with water droplets and release them as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• Clouds dissipate and disappear completely.

• Clouds form only during the daytime.

What is precipitation?

• A form of water that evaporates from the Earth's surface.

• Any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water being absorbed by the soil.

What is accumulation in the water cycle?

• Accumulation refers to the collection of water in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

• Accumulation is the process of water evaporating from the surface of plants.

• Accumulation occurs when water is absorbed by the soil and used by plants.

• Accumulation is the movement of water from the ground back into the atmosphere.

What is condensation?

• The process of water vapor cooling and turning into liquid water, forming clouds.

• The process of water evaporating into vapor due to heat.

• The process of ice melting into water when heated.

• The process of water being absorbed by soil and plants.

What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process where the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam, which then rises into the air.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice when the temperature drops below 0°C.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by plants through their roots.

• Evaporation is the process of water being converted into electricity through hydroelectric power.

How does water from the ocean become precipitation?

• Water from the ocean evaporates due to the sun's heat, condenses into clouds, and eventually falls as precipitation.

• Water from the ocean freezes and falls as snow.

• Water from the ocean is filtered through the ground and rises as vapor.

• Water from the ocean is absorbed by plants and released into the atmosphere.