Exploring the Water Cycle

What is the first stage of the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Which process turns water from a liquid into a gas?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Wind

• Hail

What provides the energy needed for evaporation in the water cycle?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Wind

• The Clouds

Where does most evaporation happen on Earth?

• Forests

• Oceans

• Mountains

• Deserts

What happens after condensation in the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

• Melting

Which of these is an example of condensation you can see at home?

• Water boiling

• Dew on grass in the morning

• Water freezing

• Water running down a hill

What is it called when water falls from clouds to the ground?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Which of these is NOT a stage of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis