The Water Cycle

What is the term for the collection of water in oceans, lakes, and rivers?

• Accumulation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the process of water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the process of water changing from liquid to vapor?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• It is the process where water vapor cools and forms liquid water, often seen as clouds.

• It is the process of water evaporating into vapor due to heat.

• It is the process of water being absorbed by plants from the soil.

• It is the process of water flowing from rivers into the ocean.

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

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Volcanic Activity

• Geothermal Energy

What is the process called when water vapor is released into the atmosphere through plants?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the significance of the water cycle for the environment?

• It helps regulate climate, supports ecosystems, and provides fresh water for living organisms.

• It causes droughts and floods, disrupting ecosystems.

• It has no significant impact on the environment.

• It primarily affects ocean currents and tides.

How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

• It returns water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface.

• It increases the temperature of the atmosphere.

• It absorbs pollutants from the ground.

• It prevents evaporation from water bodies.

What role do plants play in the water cycle?

• They absorb water from the soil and store it in their roots.

• They release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration.

• They prevent water from evaporating by creating shade.

• They filter pollutants from the water before it enters the soil.

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

• The Water Cycle

• The Water Table

• The Water System

• The Water Process