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MRSM WATER CYCLE

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___________________ is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor. __________________ is the primary pathway that water moves from the liquid state back into the water cycle as atmospheric water

a)

Transpiration

b)

Deposition

c)

Percolation

d)

Evaporation

2.

The vast majority of Earth's water is ​ (a)   found in oceans. Only a tiny fraction is readily accessible ​ (b)   , which is what humans need.

Choose from the below words
saltwater
freshwater
3.

____________________ is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. ________________ rate in soil science is a measure of the rate at which soil is able to absorb rainfall or irrigation.

a)

Infiltration

b)

Percolation

c)

Deposition

d)

Condensation

4.

Water found at the Earth's ​ (a)   can cycle rapidly, but much of Earth's water lies in ice, oceans, and underground ​ (b)   ; this water cycles ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
surface
reservoirs
slowly
5.

_____________________ is water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail. It is the primary connection in the water cycle that provides for the delivery of atmospheric water to the Earth. Most ________________ falls as rain.

a)

Snowmelt runoff

b)

Precipitation

c)

Surface runoff

d)

Evaporation

6.

The water cycle is ​ (a)   and involves ​ (b)   in water as well as the ​ (c)   of water through and between ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
complex
state changes
physical movement
ecosystems
7.

__________________ is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water. ________________ is crucial to the water cycle because it is responsible for the formation of clouds.

a)

Transportation

b)

Percolation

c)

Condensation

d)

Plant Uptake

8.

What is found underground between soil particles and in cracks of rocks?

a)

Aquifers

b)

Reservoirs

c)

Groundwater

d)

Hydrological cycle

9.

__________________ is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. ______________ is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves.

a)

Transpiration

b)

Percolation

c)

Infiltration

d)

Plant Uptake

10.

Water that flows across the land and enters rivers and streams. It eventually flows into lakes and the ocean.

a)

Snowmelt runoff

b)

Surface Runoff

c)

Deposition

d)

Precipitation

11.
As water vapor rises in the atmosphere it can turn into water droplets or ice crystals which results in cloud formation.
a)
precipitation
b)
condensation
c)
ground water
d)
surface water runoff 
12.
Which of these is an example of precipitation?
a)
snow
b)
air
c)
clouds
d)
vapor
13.
Which best explains why runoff is important?
a)
It returns water to other locations on Earth
b)
It increases the chance of flooding
c)
It makes evaporation occur faster
d)
It increases condensation
14.
Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?
a)
condesantion
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
15.
The hydrologic cycle continuously recycles _______ through Earth's systems.
a)
rocks
b)
water
c)
oxygen
d)
carbon dioxide 
16.
97% of the water on earth is _________, making it undrinkable for humans.
a)
fresh water
b)
ground water
c)
salt water
d)
surface water
17.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
18.
What is the hydrosphere?
a)
Water on the earth's surface
b)
Oceans of the Earth
c)
Rivers, oceans and lakes of the Earth
d)
None of the above
19.

What are groundwater reservoirs often tapped by wells?

a)

Aquifers

b)

Reservoirs

c)

Groundwater

d)

Hydrological cycle