Understanding the Water Cycle

What is the primary purpose of studying the water cycle?

• To study the behavior of animals

• To explore the depths of the ocean

• To learn about the history of Earth

• To understand the distribution of water on Earth

Which two forces drive the water cycle?

• Sunlight and gravity

• Pressure and temperature

• Wind and tides

• Magnetism and electricity

What happens during the evaporation stage of the water cycle?

• Water turns into ice

• Water vapor turns into liquid

• Liquid water turns into vapor

• Water flows underground

What is transpiration?

• Condensation in the atmosphere

• Evaporation from plants

• Water turning into ice

• Evaporation from oceans

What occurs during condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapor turns into liquid

• Water flows into rivers

• Liquid water turns into vapor

• Water freezes into ice

How does gravity affect the water cycle?

• It turns water into vapor

• It causes precipitation and runoff

• It helps in the formation of clouds

• It causes water to evaporate

What is the role of precipitation in the water cycle?

• It distributes water back to Earth

• It turns water into vapor

• It causes water to freeze

• It evaporates water from oceans

Which stage of the water cycle involves water turning from gas to liquid?

• Runoff

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

What is the significance of the water cycle for life on Earth?

• It controls the Earth's magnetic field

• It creates new landforms

• It sustains life by distributing water

• It provides energy for machines

What should you remember about the water cycle?

• It only occurs in the ocean

• It is crucial for life and constantly cycles

• It is driven by energy from the moon

• It is a one-time process