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The Water Cycle

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens when water evaporates?

a)

It changes from a liquid to a gas. (water to vapor)

b)

It changes from a gas to a liquid (vapor to water)

2.

What might happen if it rains in a polluted (trash, litter) area?

a)

Pollution (trash) will keep the area from flooding.

b)

Rain might carry pollution (trash) into rivers.

3.

What powers (gives energy to) the water cycle?

a)

wind

b)

the Sun

4.

What happens when there is more water than the air can hold?

a)

The water falls to the ground as precipitation (rain).

b)

The water turns into vapor and rises up into the sky.

5.

Where is most of the Earth's water?

a)

Under the ground.

b)

In the oceans.

6.

Which of these is a form of precipitation?

a)

wind

b)

rain

7.

What happens when water vapor (gas), condenses in the sky?

a)

Clouds are formed from the water droplets.

b)

The sun shines brighter.

8.

What happens during the collection phase of the water cycle?

a)

Water falls as precipitation (rain, snow, sleet or hail).

b)

Water collects in oceans, lakes and streams.

9.

What happens when water heats up?

a)

precipitation

b)

evaporation

10.

What happens when water vapor cools off?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation