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 the process by which plants lose water in the form of water vapor?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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How are clouds formed?

• Through evaporation

• Through transpiration

• Through condensation

• Through precipitation

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What is precipitation?

• Rain

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

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What happens when there is too much moisture in a cloud?

• It evaporates

• It transpires

• It condenses

• It rains

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What percentage of all water on Earth is fresh water?

• 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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How can you help protect the water?

• Litter in lakes and rivers

• Water your lawn more during hotter months

• Conserve water whenever possible

• Take longer showers

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What is the importance of the water cycle?

• Determines the Earth's temperature

• Provides fresh water for all living beings

• Creates clouds and precipitation

• All of the above

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