Water Cycle Quiz

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Fog

• Hail

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapor turns into liquid water

• Liquid water turns into water vapor

• Ice melts into water

• Water flows into rivers

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Which stage of the water cycle involves water falling from the sky?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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Why is the water cycle important for ecosystems?

• It provides energy for plants

• It helps in the formation of rocks

• It distributes water to all parts of the ecosystem

• It creates new landforms

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Which of the following is the correct order of stages in the water cycle?

• Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation

• Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

• Condensation, Precipitation, Evaporation

• Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

• They absorb water from the soil

• They release water vapor into the air through transpiration

• They prevent water from evaporating

• They store water in their leaves

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Which of the following best describes precipitation?

• Water vapor turning into clouds

• Water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• Water flowing into rivers and lakes

• Water being absorbed by the ground

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How does the water cycle help regulate Earth's temperature?

• By creating clouds that block sunlight

• By distributing heat through the movement of water

• By absorbing sunlight in the oceans

• By reflecting sunlight back into space

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

• Wind

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Earth's core

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