Water Cycle Processes and Terminology

The process of water moving downward through soil and rocks to become groundwater

• evaporation

• condensation

• transpiration

• percolation

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When plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves.

• transpiration

• evaporation

• condensation

• percolation

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When water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds

• collection

• evaporation

• condensation

• transpiration

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What drive the water cycle?

• the moon

• the ocean

• the sun

• volcanoes

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The continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans through processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• energy

• collection

• runoff

• the water cycle

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How does the heat from the Sun transfer to the Earth?

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

• evaporation

What can happen if there are too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

• Too much heat can get trapped

• All water evaporates from the oceans

• The Sun stops shining on Earth

• The Earth becomes much colder

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What would happen if there were no greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere?

• The Sun would stop shining

• Rainfall would stop completely

• The Earth would get too hot and burn up

• The Earth would become colder and possibly uninhabitable

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Which process is responsible for forming dew on grass in the early morning?

• condensation

• evaporation

• transpiration

• percolation

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What is the main effect of greenhouse gases on Earth's temperature?

• They block all sunlight

• They remove oxygen from the atmosphere

• They trap heat and keep the Earth warm

• They make the Earth colder

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