5th Grade Science Vocabulary - Water Cycle

Evaporation in the context of the water cycle is:

• the process of water turning into vapor

• the process of water freezing into ice

• the process of water flowing in rivers

• the process of water being absorbed by plants

Condensation in the context of the water cycle is:

• the process of water vapor turning into liquid water

• the process of liquid water turning into water vapor

• the process of water turning into ice

• the process of ice turning into water vapor

The sun plays a crucial role in the water cycle by:

• evaporating water from the Earth's surface

• providing light for photosynthesis

• warming the Earth's core

• causing ocean currents

Precipitation is a meteorological phenomenon. What forms can it take?

• Rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• Fog and mist

• Dew and frost

• Wind and storm

Accumulation in the context of the water cycle refers to:

• the process of water gathering in large bodies like oceans, seas, and lakes.

• the evaporation of water from surfaces into the atmosphere.

• the movement of water through the atmosphere.

• the infiltration of water into the ground.

Clouds are formed by the process of:

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

An ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface. What role does it play in the water cycle?

• It stores freshwater.

• It is the primary source of evaporation.

• It has no role in the water cycle.

• It only supports marine life.

A cycle in the context of the water cycle is:

• a continuous process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

• a single occurrence of rainfall

• a method of water purification

• a type of weather pattern

Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, meltwater, or other sources flows over the Earth's surface. When does it usually occur?

• During heavy rainfall or snowmelt

• During drought conditions

• In the middle of a sunny day

• Only in winter