Water Cycle

What is precipitation?

• A form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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

• The process of water evaporating from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

• A measurement of the amount of water in the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

• The process of water vapor cooling and changing back 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.

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What is runoff?

• The process of water evaporating from the soil.

• The flow of water from rain or melting snow that moves over the ground and into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

• The absorption of water by plants through their roots.

• The collection of water in underground aquifers.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

• Clouds are formed by evaporation and do not contribute to precipitation.

• Clouds are essential for precipitation, returning water to the Earth's surface.

• Clouds block sunlight and prevent evaporation from occurring.

• Clouds are formed by pollution and have no role in the water cycle.

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What is the process of water vapor cooling to form dew?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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What is the relationship between the water cycle and weather patterns?

• The water cycle has no effect on weather patterns.

• The water cycle influences weather patterns by affecting humidity, precipitation, and temperature.

• Weather patterns are solely determined by geographical location.

• The water cycle only affects temperature, not humidity or precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by soil.

• Evaporation is the process of water condensing into droplets.

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What happens during the process of runoff?

• Water evaporates into the atmosphere.

• Water flows over the ground and collects in bodies of water, contributing to the water cycle.

• Water is absorbed by plants and soil.

• Water is filtered through rocks and minerals.

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What is the water cycle?

• The process by which water is stored in lakes and rivers.

• The continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

• A method of purifying water using chemicals.

• The cycle of water usage in agriculture.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

• Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

• Evaporation occurs only in the ocean, while transpiration occurs in rivers.

• Evaporation is the process of plants absorbing water, while transpiration is the process of water turning into vapor.

• Evaporation and transpiration are the same processes that occur in different environments.

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