Water Cycle Concepts and Processes

What is evaporation?

• Water falling from the clouds to Earth

• Water turning into vapor due to the Sun's heat

• Water collecting in lakes and oceans

• Water droplets forming into clouds

What stage of the water cycle forms clouds?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Collection

• Evaporation

What causes precipitation to happen?

• Water is absorbed by plants

• Water vapor turns into ice

• Clouds become too heavy with condensed water

• Oceans get too full

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

• The moon

• Volcanoes

• Gravity

• The sun

In which stage does water gather in oceans, lakes, or rivers?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

T or F: The water cycle is a continuous process with no beginning or end.

• True
• False

Which force helps pull precipitation back to Earth's surface?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Wind

• Friction

Which of these is an example of precipitation?

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Which of the following best describes condensation?

• Water soaking into the ground

• Rain turning into snow

• Ice melting into water

• Water vapor cooling and forming droplets

Which part of the water cycle would be MOST affected by a long period of drought?

• Collection

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation