The Sun and Water Cycle

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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Which of these is an example of precipitation?

• snow
• air
• clouds
• vapor

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Which is the opposite of condensation?

• runoff
• evaporation
• precipitation
• transpiration

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Which best explains why runoff is important?

• It returns water to other locations on Earth
• It increases the chance of flooding
• It makes evaporation occur faster
• It increases condensation

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 

• evaporation
• condensation
• accumulation
• precipitation

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What is the water cycle?

• the 3 forms of water
• the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
• when water melts
• when clouds form

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During which stage do clouds form?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation

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Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?

• condesantion
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

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Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?

• condensation
• evaporation
• precipitation
• run off

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On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a  pond?

• sunny and hot
• sunny and cold
• rainy and hot
• rainy and cold

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