Water Cycle

If a glass of water is left outside on a sunny day, what will most likely happen to the water?

• The water will freeze.

• The water will evaporate.

• The water will condense.

• The water will remain unchanged.

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Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor turning into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

What role does the ocean play in the water cycle?

• It is the main source of precipitation.

• It is a reservoir for water that evaporates.

• It prevents evaporation from occurring.

• It only stores solid water.

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During which process does water from the ocean become part of the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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What must happen for water to change from a liquid to a gas in the water cycle?

• It must cool down.

• It must be heated by the Sun.

• It must be frozen.

• It must be mixed with salt.

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Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Snow

• Sleet

• Dew

• Rain

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What happens to water vapor when it cools in the atmosphere?

• It evaporates.

• It condenses into clouds.

• It turns into ice.

• It becomes invisible.

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How does water return to the ocean after it falls as precipitation?

• Through evaporation

• Through runoff

• Through condensation

• Through sublimation

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Which of the following best describes the state of water in clouds?

• Solid

• Liquid droplets

• Gas

• Plasma

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

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• Ocean currents

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