Exploring the Water Cycle

What are the main stages of the water cycle?

• Condensation, filtration, precipitation, evaporation

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection

• Filtration, absorption, evaporation, runoff

• Sublimation, infiltration, evaporation, runoff

Why is water important for living things?

• Water is primarily used for building structures in plants.

• Water is a source of energy for living organisms.

• Water is crucial for hydration, nutrient transport, and metabolic processes in living organisms.

• Water is only necessary for aquatic life forms.

What happens during evaporation?

• Liquid turns into solid during evaporation.

• Gas molecules condense into liquid during evaporation.

• Evaporation occurs only at freezing temperatures.

• During evaporation, liquid molecules escape into the gas phase.

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and transforms into liquid water, forming clouds in the water cycle.

• Condensation is the stage where clouds disperse and rain falls.

• Condensation is the process of water evaporating into vapor.

• Condensation occurs when liquid water heats up and turns into gas.

Name one type of precipitation.

• fog

• hailstorm

• rain

• snow

What is the difference between rain and snow?

• Rain is always cold; snow is always warm.

• Rain falls from the ground; snow rises to the sky.

• Rain is liquid water; snow is frozen ice crystals.

• Rain is made of vapor; snow is made of liquid.

How does water return to the earth after evaporation?

• Water returns as vapor without any change.

• Water is absorbed by plants directly from the air.

• Water flows back to the ocean without precipitation.

• Water returns to the Earth after evaporation through precipitation.

What role do plants play in the water cycle?

• Plants primarily store water without any other function.

• Plants only absorb water without releasing any vapor.

• Plants contribute to the water cycle by absorbing water and releasing water vapor through transpiration.

• Plants do not interact with the water cycle at all.

How can pollution affect our water sources?

• Pollution can degrade water quality and harm aquatic ecosystems.

• Pollution has no impact on water sources or ecosystems.

• Pollution can improve water quality and support aquatic life.

• Pollution only affects air quality, not water sources.

What is groundwater?

• Water found in clouds and the atmosphere.

• Water that flows in rivers and lakes.

• Liquid stored in reservoirs above ground.

• Groundwater is water located beneath the Earth's surface in soil and rock formations.