Understanding the Water Cycle

What is the water cycle also known as?

• The hydrological cycle

• The oceanic cycle

• The atmospheric cycle

• The terrestrial cycle

What process involves the sun's heat turning water into vapor?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

• Water vapor turns into tiny droplets

• Water vapor turns into steam

• Water vapor turns into snow

• Water vapor turns into ice

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

• Fog

How do plants contribute to the water cycle?

• By converting water into oxygen

• By absorbing water from the atmosphere

• By releasing water vapor from their leaves

• By storing water in their roots