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Water ad the Water Cycle

Total questions: 242

Worksheet time: 3hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which process of the water cycle is similar to water droplets forming on grass early in the morning?

a)

precipitation

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

runoff

2.

What is another name for the water cycle?

a)

high quality H2O

b)

watershed

c)

hydrosphere

d)

hydrologic cycle

3.

An underground area of sediment and rock that is filled with groundwater is a?

a)

watershed

b)

reservoir

c)

geyser

d)

aquifer

4.

Which of the following states is the smallest amount of water found?

a)

water vapor

b)

ice

c)

liquid H2O

d)

groundwater

5.

How much of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

a)

97%

b)

71%

c)

29%

d)

17%

6.

Humans are directly involved in the water cycle because of?

a)

respiration

& perspiration

b)

respiration

& precipitation

c)

transpiration

& respiration

d)

none of these

7.

Water plays a major role in shaping the surface of the Earth, how?

a)

respiration

b)

erosion

c)

evaporation

d)

transpiration

8.

Volcanoes are important in the water cycle because they release this during eruptions?

a)

water vapor

b)

lava

c)

smoke

d)

hail

9.

This is responsible for keeping water constantly moving in the water cycle?

a)

sunlight

b)

wind

c)

earthquakes

d)

molten core of Earth

10.

What percentage of the Earth's water is saltwater, and cannot be used by people?

a)

99%

b)

97%

c)

71%

d)

3%

11.

All of the water on Earth makes up this?

a)

water table

b)

atmosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

none of these

12.

The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth is called?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

blue planet

c)

atmosphere

d)

water cycle

13.

An artificial or man made lake used to store water for human usage is a?

a)

water table

b)

water bed

c)

aquifer

d)

reservoir

14.

When water changes from a liquid to a gas, it is called?

a)

evaporation

b)

transpiration

c)

runoff

d)

condensation

15.

An area of land that catches all of the precipitation and surface runoff in an area?

a)

water table

b)

reservoir

c)

watershed

d)

aquifer

16.

Most of the frozen water on Earth is found in?

a)

groundwater

b)

glaciers

c)

geysers

d)

hail

17.

When plants lose water through pores in their leaves?

a)

evaporation

b)

transpiration

c)

runoff

d)

percolation

18.

The upper level of the groundwater is called?

a)

water table

b)

groundwater

c)

aquifer

d)

reservoir

19.
If all of the Earth's water were placed into a gallon jug, the freshwater would equal _____
a)
a single teaspoon
b)
a single tablespoon
c)
half a cup
d)
a single cup
20.
Of the three blue dots in the image, the biggest one represents _____
a)
all of the water on our planet
b)
all of the salt water on our planet
c)
all of the liquid fresh water on our planet
d)
all of the surface freshwater that is accessible
21.
Of the three blue dots in the image, the teeny-tiny dot represents _____
a)
all of the water on our planet
b)
all of the salt water on our planet
c)
all of the liquid fresh water on our planet
d)
all of the surface freshwater that is accessible
22.
Holding about one-fifth of the world's freshwater, what is the deepest lake in the world?
a)
North America's Lake Superior
b)
Africa's Lake Chad
c)
Russia's Lake Baikal
d)
Africa's Lake Tanganyika
23.
Which species of freshwater seal is found in Lake Baikal?
a)
the Caspian seal
b)
the nerpa
c)
the Ladoga seal
d)
the Saimaa ringed seal 
24.
How have the nerpa adapted to the thick ice that covers Lake Baikal in winter?
a)
their flippers are notably big and strong
b)
their skull is extra thick
c)
they have higher than average body fat
d)
their eyes are extra sensitive
25.
The nerpa use their super strong flippers to _____
a)
battle other nerpa for territory
b)
crawl onto large rocks 
c)
swim great distances under the ice
d)
make breathing holes in the ice
26.
What are water's unique properties?
a)
It is what humans drink.
b)
It is everywhere.
c)
It is clear.
d)
It can be all 3 states of matter.
27.
What is a water molecule composed of?
a)
1 Hydrogen atom and 2 Oxygen atoms
b)
2 Hydrogen atoms and 1 Oxygen atom
c)
3 Oxygen atoms
d)
2 Helium atoms and 1 Oxygen atom
28.
Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?
a)
Water is a solvent.
b)
Water has a high heat capacity.
c)
Water acts as a buffer.
d)
Water is non-polar.
29.
What two elements make up water?
a)
Helium and oxygen
b)
Hydrogen and oxygen
c)
helium and carbon
d)
oxygen and carbon
30.
The illustration provided shows a river and four cities on that river. When the water from the river was sampled at location X, it was determined to be polluted with various chemicals. What would be the most likely source for this pollution?
a)
City 1 and City 2
b)
City 2 and City 3
c)
City 3 and City 4
d)
City 1 and City 4
31.
What is a river?
a)
A large body of freshwater
b)
A saltwater inlet of the ocean
c)
A natural large stream of flowing freshwater
d)
An underground waterway
32.
What is a watershed?
a)
Water in an area
b)
Water that flows into a river or stream
c)
Land that water flows over and through
d)
Water that is salty
33.
What is it called when smaller streams join together to make a larger river?
a)
Tributaries
b)
Topography
c)
Watershed
d)
Groundwater
34.
Brackish water is:
a)
Salty
b)
Fresh
c)
Found only in extremely cold water
d)
A mix of salty and fresh
35.
What controls whether water is a gas, liquid, or solid ice? 
a)
the shape or size of the cup
b)
where it has been stored
c)
if it is being used for irrigation
d)
what its temperature is 
36.
Does the water cycle ever end?
a)
Yes, once water evaporates it is gone forever
b)
Yes, when it rains, the water goes into the ground forever
c)
No, once it evaporates the water fairies come and sing a rainy day song.
d)
No, the water cycle has been going on for billions of years, and will continue on forever.
37.
What follows evaporation during the water cycle?
a)
Water evaporates into water vapor
b)
Water vapor condenses and forms a  cloud
c)
Water precipitates to the ground
d)
Water runs down into the hydrosphere
38.
What follows evaporation during the water cycle?
a)
Water evaporates into water vapor
b)
Water vapor condenses and forms a  cloud
c)
Water precipitates to the ground
d)
Water runs down into the hydrosphere
39.
What is water vapor?
a)
Water on the lan
b)
Water in the air
c)
Water in plants
d)
Water in the water (hydrosphere)
40.

Water is precious and MAY NOT last a long time.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Select ALL the ways that we can conserve water

a)

Reducing use

b)

Reusing water

c)

Recycling water

d)

Running water

42.

Conserve means to use water ...

a)

Carelessly

b)

Carefully

43.

We need water to keep us (a)   .

44.

Reduce means to use (a)  

45.

Do you leave the tap ON while you are brushing your teeth?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Something

46.

Reuse means to use the water...

a)

never

b)

again

c)

once

d)

less

47.

Select one way we can reduce water use.

a)

wash dishes under a running tap

b)

wash dishes in the big bath

c)

wash dishes in a sink

48.

After we wash fruit and vegetables, we should _________ the water.

a)

throw away

b)

water the plants with

c)

shower with

d)

drink

49.

Should we conserve water?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I don't know what conserve means

50.

I am a huge body of salt water covering most of the earth who am I?

a)

River

b)

Ocean

c)

Pond

51.

Which one is smaller than a river

a)

Sea

b)

Pond

52.

We need water for _________.

a)

Bathing

b)

Reading

53.

We should waste water

a)

No

b)

Yes

54.

Water is used for cooking food.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

We should turn off the tap when not using water

a)

No

b)

Yes

56.

We should always drink _______ water.

a)

Dirty water

b)

Cold water

c)

Clean water

57.

We should not throw waste in water

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

58.

Which of these is a underground water source.

a)

Lake

b)

Well

c)

Ocean

d)

Pond

59.

When do we use water?

a)

Always

b)

Sometimes

60.

Why do we water plants?

a)

To waste water

b)

Plants need water to grow

61.

Why do we use water for bathing?

a)

To play

b)

To run

c)

To study

d)

To have good body hygiene

62.

Which of these is not a source of water?

a)

Pond

b)

Desert

c)

Lake

d)

River

63.

We can not drink sea water because

a)

It's sweet in taste

b)

It's salty in taste

c)

It's bitter in taste

64.

Causes of Water Shortages:

a)

Population Growth

b)

Pollution

c)

Sewage

d)

Climate Change

e)

Mismanagement

65.

Impact of Water Shortages

a)

Drought

b)

Conflict

c)

Famine

d)

Increased risk of diseases

e)

People may be forced to relocate

66.

Solutions to Water Shortages

a)

Sewage Treatment:

b)

Desalination

c)

Conservation:

d)

Water Charities:

67.

Only 2.5% of the water on Earth is freshwater

a)

True

b)

False

68.

The supply of water humans use comes from what main sources:

a)

Lakes and rivers

b)

Reservoirs

c)

Aquifers

d)

Glaciers

69.

What is the amount of global water used by agriculture:

a)

20%

b)

70%

c)

50%

d)

80%

70.

Water demand is higher in MEDCs than LEDCs as a result of

a)

Improving living standards

b)

Increased urbanisation

c)

Increased use of water in leisure and tourism

d)

Increasing industry

71.

Management to Reduce Domestic use includes:

a)

Drip irrigation

b)

Water companies fixing leaks and improving efficiency

c)

Use of grey water for washing cars and watering plants

d)

Water efficient appliances

72.

UNICEF estimates 2.2 billion people do not have access to potable (clean drinking) water

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Physical water scarcity is:

a)

When a population does not have the money to utilise the available water resources

b)

When physical access to water is limited due to the climate conditions of the area

c)

When the supply of water is below 1700m3 a year per person

74.
What is this body of water?
a)
Lake
b)
River
c)
Ocean
d)
Pond
75.
Is this FRESH water or SALT water?
a)
fresh
b)
salt
76.
What is this body of water?
a)
Swamp
b)
River
c)
Lake
d)
Ocean
77.
What body of water do you see?
a)
pond
b)
lake
c)
ocean
d)
river
78.
This frozen freshwater source is a 
a)
Iceberg
b)
Ocean
c)
Glacier
d)
River
79.
FRESH water or SALT water?
a)
Fresh
b)
Salt
80.
This is a picture of which?
a)
River
b)
Lake
c)
Pond
d)
Stream
81.
Which of these is a moving source of water?
a)
River
b)
Lake
c)
Pond
d)
Swamp
82.
What do you see?
a)
Freshwater Lake
b)
Saltwater Lake
c)
Saltwater Ocean
d)
Freshwater River
83.
What is the largest body of water found on earth?
a)
Lake
b)
Ocean
c)
River
d)
Bathtub
84.
Letter B is?
a)
evaporation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
accumulation
85.
Letter C is?
a)
precipitation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
accumulation
86.
Letter D is?
a)
precipitation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
run off
87.
Letter F is?
a)
precipitation
b)
accumulation
c)
condensation
d)
run off
88.
What is the chemical formula for water?
a)
2HO
b)
H2O
c)
HO2
d)
H2O2
89.
How many hydrogen atoms are in one molecule of water?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
90.

Potable water means...

a)

Water which comes straight from a river or reservoir

b)

Water containing bacteria

c)

Water which is safe to drink

d)

Water which contains a high concentration of salt

91.

Water pollution and waste plays a big factor in water shortage.

a)

True

b)

False

92.
What percent of Earth is covered by water and ice?
a)
85%
b)
90%
c)
75%
d)
97%
93.
The water cycle has...
a)
a beginning and an end. 
b)
no beginning and no end. 
c)
only a beginning. 
d)
only an end. 
94.
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. 
95.
What are the three states of water found on Earth?
a)
solid, liquid & gas
b)
oceans, lakes & streams
c)
evaporation, transpiration
d)
rain, sleet & hail
96.
When water _________, dew and clouds can form.
a)
Melts
b)
Evaporates
c)
Condenses
d)
Precipitates
97.
Evaporation occurs when water changes into ________.
a)
transpiration
b)
snow
c)
solid
d)
vapor
98.
What percent of Earth's water is the oceans?
a)
70%
b)
85%
c)
90%
d)
97%
99.
Which of these is a method for conserving fresh water?
a)
Taking long showers and baths
b)
Taking short showers and baths
c)
Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth
d)
Washing your car with a running hose
100.
Letter A is?
a)
evaporation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
accumulation 
101.
Letter B is?
a)
evaporation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
accumulation
102.
Letter C is?
a)
precipitation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
accumulation
103.
Letter D is?
a)
precipitation
b)
transpiration
c)
condensation
d)
run off
104.
Letter E is?
a)
precipitation
b)
accumulation
c)
condensation
d)
run off
105.
Letter F is?
a)
precipitation
b)
accumulation
c)
condensation
d)
run off
106.
A water molecule looks like _____.
a)
smiley face
b)
mickey mouse
c)
a long chain of atoms
d)
grumpy cat
107.
What is the chemical formula for water?
a)
2HO
b)
H2O
c)
HO2
d)
H2O2
108.
How many hydrogen atoms are in one molecule of water?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
109.
Which letter represents hydrogen?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
110.
Which letter represents oxygen?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
111.
Which letter represents the negative end?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
112.
Which letter represents the positive end?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
113.
Because water has a positive and a negative end, and is attracted to other molecules it is called a ______ molecule.
a)
mickey mouse
b)
polar (tiny magnet)
c)
special
d)
miracle
114.
The property where water molecules are attracted to other water molecules.
a)
adhesion
b)
capillary action
c)
cohesion
d)
universal solvent
115.
The property where water molecules are attracted to other types of molecules (surfaces).
a)
adhesion
b)
capillary action
c)
cohesion
d)
universal solvent
116.
The property where water can dissolve almost all substances on Earth.
a)
adhesion
b)
capillary action
c)
cohesion
d)
universal solvent
117.
The property where water can pull itself up tubes or through spaces in paper or fabrics.
a)
adhesion
b)
capillary action
c)
cohesion
d)
universal solvent
118.
Why can some insects walk on water?
a)
The water sticks to the insect.
b)
The insect is too light to break the surface tension.
c)
The insect has hydrophobic oils on its legs.
d)
Insects can't walk on water.
119.
How does capillary action happen?
a)
water is polar
b)
it drags other water molecules up the tubes
c)
it sticks to the tubes
d)
ALL OF THESE REASONS
120.
What amount of the earth's surface is covered with water?
a)
25%
b)
72%
c)
97%
d)
99%
121.
What amount of the water on the earth is salt water?
a)
25%
b)
72%
c)
97%
d)
99%
122.
Roughly 2% of the earth's freshwater is?
a)
frozen
b)
water vapor
c)
polluted water
123.
Categorically, the largest consumer of water in the U.S. is for what purpose?
a)
agriculture
b)
industry
c)
municipal
d)
recreation
124.
What is the main reason why water is not desalinated?
a)
don't know how
b)
too expensive
c)
difficult to transport
d)
inaccessible
125.

For what purpose is most of the water used in households?

a)
washing machine
b)
dishwasher
c)
lawns
d)
showering
126.

What city averted a water crisis (Day Zero) by conserving water

a)

Cape Town

b)

Mexico City

c)

Kuwait

d)
Palestine
127.
Why is water the most important substance on the planet?
a)
It Dilutes
b)
Drives Climate
c)
Sustains Life
d)
It's Pretty
128.
How is most water supplied in the United States?
a)
Groundwater
b)
Divertion
c)
Desalination
d)
Dams
129.

What is happening in Mexico City due to the fact that there is an over use of groundwater?

a)

catching fire

b)

people are moving away

c)

increased industry

d)

its sinking

130.

What percent of water is coming from underground in Mexico City?

a)
1/3
b)
1/4
c)
1/2
d)
3/4
131.

Where does arid Southern California get it's water?

a)
Desalinated
b)

Colorado River

c)

Groundwater

d)

Mississippi River

132.

Mexico City loses what amount of its drinking water due to leaky pipes?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

25%

d)

50%

133.
What is the main reason why water is scarce?
a)
climate
b)
population
c)
over use
d)
priced too low
134.

Agriculture uses what percentage of the water worldwide?

a)

15%

b)

40%

c)

70%

d)

90%

135.
What percent of Earth is covered by water and ice?
a)
85%
b)
90%
c)
75%
d)
97%
136.

What percent of Earth's water is fresh water?

a)

5%

b)

3%

c)

1%

d)

20%

137.

What do you mean by water conservation ?

a)

to save water

b)

to drink water

c)

to play with water

d)

to heat up water

138.

We cannot drink water from sea/ocean because it is?

a)

bitter

b)

salty

c)

creepy

d)

tangy

139.

Why is clean water important?

a)

All life on Earth depends on clean water to live and grow.

b)

We need clean water for recreational activities.

c)

We need bodies of water for transportation

d)

We need water to regulate the temperature on Earth.

140.

Identify the given picture

a)

beautiful house

b)

under ground water

c)

rain water harvesting

141.
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. 
142.

Why does plant need water?

a)

To make food through photosynthesis

b)

To reproduce

c)

To grow

d)

All of the above

143.

Keeping the water running while you brush your teeth wastes a lot of water

a)

True

b)

False

144.

When conserving water, the 3Rs we need to remember are:

a)

Remove, Reuse, Recycle

b)

Report, Remove, Reduce

c)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Rethink

145.

Water exists in ...... forms.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

4

146.

Too much rain causes

a)
b)
c)
d)
147.

Huge source of water is

a)

river

b)

ocean

c)

pond

d)

lake

148.

A plant that needs less water

a)
b)
c)
d)
149.

Drinking water should be stored in

a)

uncovered container

b)

covered container

c)

covered and clean container

d)

open container

150.

A situation arises due to no rainfall in an area for a long period of time.

a)

drought

b)

tsunami

c)

cyclone

d)

storm

151.

The gaseous form of water is

a)

ice

b)

water

c)

water vapour

d)

steam

152.

This is not a form of water

a)

dew

b)

fog

c)

snow

d)

rain

153.

It is a not a good practice.

a)

We should close the tap while brushing.

b)

We should water the plants regularly.

c)

We can ignore the leaks in the pipes.

d)

We should not clean the utensils in the running water.

154.

This is not a correct statement

a)

The different forms of water are interchangeable.

b)

Water is odourless

c)

Water can take shape of the container in which it is kept.

d)

Sea water is sweet in taste.

155.

I am a glacier (ice). What sphere am I?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

156.

I contain plants, animals and everything on Earth. What sphere am I?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

157.

I am the sphere that you walk over. What sphere am I?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

158.

This sphere contains all of Earth's rocks.

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

159.

A volcanic eruption creates new land on what sphere?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

160.

Carbon dioxide and oxygen help to make up this sphere.

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

161.

Oceans, lakes and rivers are part of this sphere.

a)

hydrosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

162.

Most of Earth's water is found in

a)

lakes

b)

glaciers

c)

icebergs

d)

oceans

163.

What percentage of fresh water is not frozen?

a)

50%

b)

75%

c)

1%

d)

3%

164.

The formula for water is

a)

H2O

b)

CO2

c)

H2O2

165.

The process of liquid water becoming a gas is known as

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

166.

The process of gas becoming a liquid is known as

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

167.

The release of rain, sleet, hail and snow is also known as

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

168.

What is the process that involves the continuous circulation of water in the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Rock Cycle

b)

Water Cycle

c)

Earth Water Cycle

169.

Water, forests, fossil fuels, minerals and plants are examples of

a)

elements

b)

natural resources

c)

pesticides

170.

Wearing away of rock material on the Earth's surface by water, wind, or ice is called?

a)

geography

b)

erosion

c)

mineral

171.

What fraction of the Earth is covered in water?

a)

1/2

b)

3/4

172.

Today the temperature is 32 degrees. This is

a)

weather

b)

climate

173.

The summer of July 2020 is now Buffalo's warmest month on record and broke a record that withstood almost a century.

a)

weather

b)

climate

174.
What percent of Earth is covered by water and ice?
a)
85%
b)
90%
c)
75%
d)
97%
175.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
176.
The water cycle has...
a)
a beginning and an end. 
b)
no beginning and no end. 
c)
only a beginning. 
d)
only an end. 
177.
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. 
178.
What are the three states of water found on Earth?
a)
solid, liquid & gas
b)
oceans, lakes & streams
c)
evaporation, transpiration
d)
rain, sleet & hail
179.
When water _________, dew and clouds can form.
a)
Melts
b)
Evaporates
c)
Condenses
d)
Precipitates
180.
Evaporation occurs when water changes into ________.
a)
transpiration
b)
snow
c)
solid
d)
vapor
181.
Which of the following is the reason why ice can float?
a)
The air bubbles in the frozen water make it rise.
b)
The water molecules in ice are closer together and more dense than liquid water.
c)
When water molecules expand, they take up more space and are less dense.
d)
All frozen things will float in liquid water.
182.
Water is made up of these two colorless, odorless gases.
a)
Helium and Oxygen
b)
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
c)
Hydrogen and Helium
d)
Hydrogen and Oxygen
183.
The smallest amount of water is called a(n) ________.
a)
atom
b)
molecule
c)
pair
d)
drop
184.
What percent of Earth's water is the oceans?
a)
70%
b)
85%
c)
90%
d)
97%
185.
What percent is Earth's water is found in glaciers?
a)
2%
b)
10%
c)
6%
d)
25%
186.
What percent of Earth's water is fresh water?
a)
5%
b)
3%
c)
1%
d)
20%
187.
Which of these is a method for conserving fresh water?
a)
Taking long showers and baths
b)
Taking short showers and baths
c)
Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth
d)
Washing your car with a running hose
188.

What is the hydrosphere?

a)

The water I drink at home

b)

The sum of the seas and oceans

c)

All the water on the Earth's surface, groundwater and vapour water

189.

Groundwater is...

a)

The water under the Earth's surface

b)

The water that forms the clouds

c)

The water of the swimming pool

190.

There are two states of water

a)

True

b)

False

191.

How many states of water are there?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

192.

Fresh water is the water of the seas and oceans

a)

True

b)

False

193.

Salt water is the water of the seas and oceans

a)

True

b)

False

194.

What is the name of the frozen water on Earth?

a)

Aquifer

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Ice caps

d)

Spring

195.

What is the name of this process?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Collection

c)

Condensation

d)

Precipitation

196.

When solid water turns into liquid water it is called...

a)

Solid water

b)

Melting

c)

Condensation

d)

Freezing

197.

The source of a river is...

a)

Where the river is born

b)

Where the river ends

c)

The amount of river water

198.

The place where the river flows into the sea is called...

a)

Tributary

b)

Floodplains

c)

Source

d)

The mouth

199.

Guadalquivir river is an Andalusian river

a)

True

b)

False

200.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Domestic

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Industrial

e)

Electricity Generation

201.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Domestic

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Industrial

e)

Electricity Generation

202.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Domestic

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Industrial

e)

Electricity Generation

203.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Domestic

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Industrial

e)

Electricity Generation

204.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Domestic

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Transportation

e)

Electricity Generation

205.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Domestic

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Industrial

e)

Electricity Generation

206.

Identify the use of water shown in the picture.

a)

Recreation

b)

Irrigation

c)

Food Source

d)

Industrial

e)

Electricity Generation

207.

It is the process of a liquid water (oceans, lakes, or rivers) changing to a gas ( water vapor).

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Surface Runoff

e)

Infiltration

208.

It is the process of a gas (water vapor) changing to a liquid ( water droplets).

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Surface Runoff

e)

Infiltration

209.

It is any liquid or solid water that falls to Earth which includes rain, snow, or hail.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Surface Runoff

e)

Infiltration

210.

It is a variety of ways liquid water moves across land such as through rivers and streams.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Surface Runoff

e)

Infiltration

211.

It is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Surface Runoff

e)

Infiltration

212.

What drives the water cycle?

a)

rain

b)

temperature

c)

the Sun

d)

rotation

213.

What is another word for thermal energy?

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

heat

d)

light

214.

This picture of the mirror shows an example of--

a)

precipitation

b)

transpiration

c)

evaporation

d)

condensation

215.

This picture shows -

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

216.

Which of the following events in the water cycle is an example of solar energy being absorbed?

a)

Water vapor condensing to form clouds.

b)

Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean.

c)

Rain freezing as it falls to the ground.

d)

Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain.

217.

The diagram shows the process of evaporation over the ocean. What is the most likely effect of this process on the land areas nearby?

a)

Increased drought conditions

b)

Decreased erosion of the shoreline

c)

Increased precipitation

d)

Decreased solar energy

218.

This photograph shows a beach on a partly sunny day. Which of the following is an interaction between the sun and the ocean that results in clouds forming near the beach?

a)

Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.

b)

Energy from the sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.

c)

Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.

d)

Light from the sun decreases the amount of water vapor in the air over the ocean.

219.

The model shows where water can be found during different stages of the water cycle. What should be added to the diagram to better explain the water cycle?

a)

Soil to trap water from runoff

b)

Rocks to release thermal energy

c)

The sun to provide energy for evaporation

d)

Plants to provide oxygen in the atmosphere

220.

The picture shows a cumulonimbus cloud forming over an ocean. Which statement best explains how the sun and the ocean interact to form a cumulonimbus cloud?

a)

Heat from the sun warms the ocean causing water to evaporate. The water vapor then condenses to form a cumulonimbus cloud.

b)

Heat from the sun causes clouds in the area to gather over the ocean and form on large cumulonimbus cloud.

c)

Light from the sun shines on the ocean, causing water vapor to condense. The water then evaporates to form a cumulonimbus cloud.

d)

Light from the sun causes ocean water to reflect water vapor in the air and gather over the ocean into a cumulonimbus cloud.

221.

The water we drink goes through the water cycle.

a)

True

b)

False

222.

Water runs off into rivers, oceans, and streams when it rains.

a)

True

b)

False

223.

When water heats up it evaporates or turns into a gas that is carried up into the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

224.

When the gas reaches the clouds condensation occurs and the gas turns back into a liquid.

a)

True

b)

False

225.

When the clouds get heavy with liquid percipitation occurs and the water is relased back to the earth in the form of rain, sleet, or snow.

a)

True

b)

False

226.

The water cycle is an ongoing process that repeats over and over agian.

a)

True

b)

False

227.

Condensation is

a)

water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail

b)

the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water

228.

Precipitation is

a)

water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail

b)

is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor

229.

Evaporation is

a)

the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water

b)

is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor

230.

What is the water cycle?

a)

Water changes from a liquid to a gas.

b)

The process through which water moves around the Earth.

c)

The sun heats the ocean.

231.

The major stages of the water cycle are:

a)

Sun and moon

b)

Evaporation and condensation

c)

Sublimation and explanation

d)

Cereal and milk

232.

What drives the water cycle?

a)

Temperature

b)

Dale Earnhardt

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation

233.

Water in any form falls to Earth.

a)

Condensation

b)

Sublimation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Precipitation

234.

Water changes state from a liquid to a gas.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Precipitation

235.

Clouds form because of...

a)

wind

b)

punxsutawney Phil

c)

condensation

d)

Storm from X-Men

236.

Water changes state from a solid to a gas.

a)

Condensation

b)

Sublimation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Precipitation

237.

Make an inference: Where would the most transpiration occur?

a)

Gobi Desert

b)

Brazilian Rainforest

c)

Russian tundra

238.

Who would win in a race?

a)

A quesadilla

b)

A grilled cheese

c)

Ravioli

d)

Sardine pizza

239.

What do you know about water cycle? Explain in 3 minutes.

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240.

Which of these changes of state is formed in the process of water cycle?

a)

Melting

b)

Precipitation

c)

Condensation

d)

Boiling

241.

What happened when water vapor rises in the air? Explain in 5 minutes.

4 lines
242.

Why is water cycle important? Explain in 5 minutes.

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