Understanding the Water Cycle

What is the main concern Mia has about the water on Earth?

• That it is disappearing forever

• That it is being polluted

• That it is too salty

• That it is too cold

What happens to Mia when she gains energy from the sun?

• She evaporates

• She sinks

• She freezes

• She becomes a solid

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid?

• Freezing

• Sublimation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What is the scientific term for water stored underground?

• Seawater

• Rainwater

• Groundwater

• Surface water

How does groundwater contribute to the water cycle?

• By evaporating directly into the atmosphere

• By flowing into rivers and streams

• By turning into ice

• By staying stagnant underground

Which ecosystem is characterized by rapid evaporation and heavy rainfall?

• Tropical rainforests

• Polar regions

• Temperate forests

• Deserts

What role do ocean currents play in global weather patterns?

• They have no effect

• They cool down the equator

• They transport warm and cold water around the globe

• They only affect local weather

What is the effect of the Gulf Stream on Western Europe?

• It makes it colder

• It makes it milder

• It causes droughts

• It has no effect

What is the main function of jet streams in the atmosphere?

• To create clouds

• To distribute heat and moisture

• To cause earthquakes

• To stop precipitation

How does the water cycle affect biomes across the planet?

• It only affects deserts

• It has no effect

• It influences weather and climate conditions

• It only affects polar regions