Water Cycle Study Guide

Which process in the water cycle returns water to the atmosphere?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• transpiration

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Water evaporates MOSTLY from

• land.

• snow.

• clouds.

• oceans.

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Which is NOT a process involved in the water cycle?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

• fixation

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The process of water changing from its liquid state to a gas in the water cycle is known as

• precipitation

• evaporation

• condensation

• translation

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Energy from the Sun causes evaporation. Why does more evaporation happen from the oceans than from fresh-water sources?

• Oceans have a greater surface area.

• Salt water evaporates faster than freshwater.

• The air over oceans can hold more water vapor.

• Oceans touch more landmasses than freshwater sources.

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Camilla put water in two flat, uncovered pans. She placed one pan in a sunny spot and put the other pan in a shady spot. She left the pans for 12 hours, then returned and measured the water in both pans. What MOST likely happened to the water in the pans?

• More water evaporated from the pan exposed to sunshine.

• More water evaporated from the pan left in the shade.

• The same amount of water evaporated from both pans.

• No water evaporated from either pan.

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A student is trying to model an ocean environment. What is the MOST important factor the student should add to the aquarium in order to make sure that the model is accurate?

• starfish

• seaweed

• salt water

• coral reef

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Which process is missing from the water cycle diagram?

Evaporation→?→Precipitation→Runoff

• pressure

• moisture

• absorption

• condensation

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In the water cycle, where does water go after reaching the ocean?

• The water flows into a river.

• The water falls from the clouds.

• The water sinks to the ocean floor.

• The water changes into water vapor.

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What causes ocean water to evaporate in the water cycle?

• energy from the Sun

• energy from ocean waves

• energy from Earth’s rotation

• energy from Earth’s moon

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