Water Cycle Stemscopedia Review

Why is Earth called the Blue Planet?

• Because it is covered with water

• Because it is the only planet with liquid water

• Because it has white clouds filled with water

• Because it has water in all three states

What is the process called where water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the process called where water vapor changes from a gas to a liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the process called where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the process called where plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Gravity

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Rain

What is the term for the constant movement of water through land, air, oceans, and living things?

• Water cycle

• Water vapor

• Water table

• Water runoff

What is the process called where liquid water changes into a solid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Crystallization

• Transpiration

What is the process called where water moves downhill and returns to the ocean?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

What is the term for the layer of gases that surrounds Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere