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Water Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which defines precipitation?

a)

Water that falls to the ground.

b)

The process of water vapor turning into liquid.

c)

The movement of water through the atmosphere.

d)

The evaporation of water from plants.

2.

Which defines evaporation?

a)

When water is heated and changes from a liquid to a gas.

b)

When water freezes and turns into ice.

c)

When water condenses and forms clouds.

d)

When water flows downhill due to gravity.

3.

Which defines accumulation?

a)

When a large amount of water settles in one area.

b)

The process of water vapor turning into liquid.

c)

The movement of water through the atmosphere.

d)

The absorption of water by plants.

4.

Which defines condensation?

a)

When water is cooled and changes from a gas to a liquid.

b)

When water is heated and changes from a liquid to a gas.

c)

When ice melts and changes from a solid to a liquid.

d)

When water vapor freezes and changes directly to ice.

5.

Which defines conservation?

a)

To protect natural resources.

b)

To increase pollution.

c)

To destroy habitats.

d)

To waste resources.

6.

Which defines pollution?

a)

To make land, water, or air dirty and unusable.

b)

To improve the quality of the environment.

c)

To conserve natural resources.

d)

To promote biodiversity.

7.

Which defines the Water Cycle?

a)

The process where water is continuously moved in different forms between Earth and the atmosphere.

b)

The process of converting sunlight into chemical energy by plants.

c)

The process of breaking down food to release energy.

d)

The process of rock formation through cooling and solidification of magma.

8.

Which defines a well?

a)

A hole that goes deep into the ground and reaches water held in aquifers.

b)

A small body of standing water.

c)

A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

d)

A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

9.

Identify when clouds are formed during the water cycle.

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Accumulation

10.

Which of the following best describes the water cycle?

a)

The water cycle occurs when certain temperatures are reached.

b)

The water cycle only occurs in some locations.

c)

The water cycle is taking place all the time.

d)

The water cycle happens at certain times of the year.

11.

Identify when water is changed from a liquid to a gas during the water cycle.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Accumulation

12.

Identify which of the following is a man-made water source.

a)

Lake

b)

River

c)

Ocean

d)

Well

13.

When water is changed from a liquid to a gas, the water particles are called ___________.

a)

Water Vapor

b)

Rain

c)

Condensation

d)

Evaporation

14.

Identify when water falls from the sky during the water cycle.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Precipitation

c)

Condensation

d)

Accumulation

15.

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

a)

Snow

b)

Dew

c)

Rain

d)

Sleet

16.

Identify the energy source that causes the water cycle to happen.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Electricity

c)

Lightning

d)

The Sun

17.

Identify the natural water source that is a large body of water surrounded by land.

a)

Lake

b)

Ocean

c)

River

d)

Well

18.

Which of the following is the largest source of water on Earth?

a)

Lakes

b)

Rivers

c)

Ocean

d)

Wells

19.

Identify when water changes from a gas to a liquid during the water cycle.

a)

Evaporation

b)

Precipitation

c)

Condensation

d)

Accumulation

20.

What causes precipitation to occur?

a)

As clouds fill with water, they become too heavy and the water falls.

b)

As soon as water changes from a gas to a liquid it falls.

c)

The sun gives water energy and causes it to fall.

d)

The sky becomes cloudy, signaling to the water it is time to fall.