Water Cycle

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run off

Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run off

What follows evaporation during the water cycle?

• Water vapor condenses and forms a cloud.

• Water freezes into ice crystals.

• Water is absorbed by plants.

• Water flows into rivers and lakes.

Water begins to evaporate when you add _______ to it.

• cold

• heat

• pressure

• salt

Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth.

• It increases soil erosion.

• It reduces water quality in rivers and lakes.

• It contributes to groundwater depletion.

Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• run off

The ______________is the beginning source of energy for the water cycle.

• moon

• earth

• sun

• stars

During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• sublimation

Which stage does the #3 show in the diagram?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• sublimation