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The Water Cycle

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Transpiration is when a ________ releases water vapor into the atmosphere.

a)

plant

b)

mountain

c)

river

d)

lake

2.

(a)   cover 71% of Earth's surface.

3.

What step of the water cycle comes after evaporation?

a)

Precipitation

b)

Infiltration

c)

Condensation

d)

Runoff

4.

What is the water cycle?

a)

The 3 states of water

b)

When rivers flood

c)

The movement of water above, on or below Earth's surface

d)

When water boils

5.

True or false, permeable sand does not let water through it?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The water cycle has.....

a)

a beginning and an end

b)

no beginning and no end

7.

Water that moves across the Earth's surface and into streams and rivers is called what?

a)

infiltration

b)

groundwater

c)

runoff

8.

The gaseous form of water is called water (a)   .

9.

Select the form(s) of precipitation that are a solid.

a)

Rain

b)

Snow

c)

Hail

d)

Sleet

10.

______________ is the process when water soaks into the soil.

a)

Infiltration

b)

Runoff

c)

Precipitation

d)

Evaporation