Understanding the Water Cycle

What initiates the process of evaporation in the water cycle?

• The cooling of the Earth's surface

• The heat from the sun

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The movement of tectonic plates

What happens to water vapor during the process of condensation?

• It evaporates further

• It cools and forms liquid droplets

• It remains as vapor

• It turns into ice

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Snow

• Hail

• Rain

• Fog

How does ground flow contribute to the water cycle?

• By creating new water sources

• By evaporating directly into the atmosphere

• By forming clouds in the sky

• By flowing towards the sea underground

Which process involves water release from plants?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration