Understanding Cycles and the Water Cycle

Which of the following is an example of a life cycle?

• The cycle of day and night

• The seasonal cycle

• The life cycle of a butterfly

• The water cycle

What happens to a solid when it is heated?

• It becomes a liquid

• It remains a solid

• It becomes a gas

• It disappears

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

Why is the water cycle important for our planet?

• It creates new water

• It prevents rain

• It helps in the recycling of water

• It stops water from evaporating

What type of cloud is usually a sign of good weather?

• Stratus clouds

• Nimbus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

What is the main role of clouds in the water cycle?

• To block sunlight

• To store water

• To facilitate precipitation

• To create wind

What is the term for water falling from the sky in any form?

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus clouds

• Nimbus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapor turns into liquid droplets

• Water turns into vapor

• Water freezes into ice

• Ice melts into water

What is the primary component of clouds at high altitudes?

• Dust particles

• Gas molecules

• Ice crystals

• Water droplets