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The water cycle

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the water cycle, what happens during evaporation?
a)
Water vapor changes to liquid water.
b)
Water falls to the ground from clouds.
c)
Liquid water changes to water vapor. 
d)
Water flows over the ground. 
2.
In the water cycle, the sun provides
a)
energy for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes and rivers.
b)
water for evaporation to happen. 
c)
energy to produce electricity. 
d)
water for condensation to happen. 
3.
Rain, sleet, snow and hail are all examples of 
a)
evaporation.
b)
condensation. 
c)
weathering. 
d)
precipitation. 
4.
The water cycle has
a)
a beginning and an end. 
b)
no beginning an no end. 
c)
only a beginning. 
d)
only an end. 
5.
What makes Earth different from any other planet we know of?
a)
Lava
b)
Air
c)
Water
d)
Hydrogen
6.
What is the water cycle?
a)
When water rides a bike. 
b)
The movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere. 
c)
How water is created. 
d)
How water is destroyed. 
7.
What is the atmosphere?
a)
The blanket of air that surrounds Earth. 
b)
Hydrogen
c)
The different layers of soil on Earth. 
d)
How much air is needed for humans to survive.
8.
How many main steps does the water cycle have?
a)
Unlimited
b)
None
c)
4
d)
100
9.
What is condensation?
a)
the change of water from a gas to a liquid. 
b)
the change of water from a liquid to a gas. 
c)
the change of water from a solid to a gas. 
d)
the change of water from gas to a solid. 
10.
Why is the sun important to the water cycle?
a)
The sun provides electricity for the water to flow to earth. 
b)
The sun provides Earth with light and heat energy to make the cycle work. 
c)
The plays no role in the water cycle. 
d)
The sun creates runoff for the water cycle to begin.