The Water Cycle

What is the water cycle?

• The path that water follows as it moves around the Earth

• The process of turning water into gas

• The process of turning water into ice

• The process of turning water into solid

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Where is water in its liquid phase found?

• Glaciers

• Snow

• Oceans

• Atmosphere

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What is evaporation?

• The process of plants losing water in the form of water vapor

• The process of water changing from liquid to gas

• The process of water vapor becoming liquid

• The process of water falling to the ground

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What is transpiration?

• The process of water changing from liquid to gas

• The process of water vapor becoming liquid

• The process of plants losing water in the form of water vapor

• The process of water falling to the ground

How are clouds formed?

• Through evaporation

• Through transpiration

• Through condensation

• Through precipitation

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What is precipitation?

• The process of water changing from liquid to gas

• The process of water vapor becoming liquid

• Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground

• The process of water falling to the ground

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Evelyn and Rohan are discussing ways to conserve water at home. What can they do to conserve water?

• Leave the faucet running while brushing their teeth

• Take longer showers

• Water their lawn more during hotter months

• Turn off the faucet when they're brushing their teeth

What is the percentage of fresh water on Earth?

• 0.3%

• 3%

• 30%

• 100%

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True or False: The water cycle helps maintain the Earth's temperature.

• True

• False

• Cannot be determined

• Not mentioned

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During a science class, Daniel, Lily, and Evelyn were discussing the water cycle. They were curious to know where they could find water vapor. Can you help them?

• In the water of the oceans where they went for their last vacation

• In the rivers where they often go for fishing

• In the lakes where they usually go for a picnic

• In the Earth's atmosphere, which they learned about in their geography class

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