Water Cycle Quiz

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water turning into ice

• The movement of water from the ocean to the land

• The continuous movement of water on Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

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What is evaporation?

• The continuous movement of water on Earth

• The movement of water from the ocean to the land

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water turning into ice

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What is condensation?

• The process of vapor turning into liquids

• The movement of water from the ocean to the land

• The continuous movement of water on Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

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What is precipitation?

• The continuous movement of water on Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water turning into ice

• Any form of water falling from the clouds!

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

• Wind

• Rain

• Snow

• Sun

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What happens to water droplets in clouds?

• They freeze and float up higher into clouds and form glaciers.

• They fall as rain

• They evaporate and disappear

• They condense and become larger

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What is the purpose of the water cycle?

• To control the weather

• To create clouds in the sky

• To recycle water on Earth

• To provide clean drinking water

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What is the role of condensation in the water cycle?

• To move water from the ocean to the land

• To evaporate water into the air

• To turn water into ice

• To form clouds and precipitation

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What is the significance of the water cycle for living things?

• It helps animals find water sources

• It provides energy for plants

• It controls the temperature of the Earth

• It allows all living things to survive

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Why is it important to have clean water?

• To conserve natural resources

• To support healthy ecosystems

• To maintain the water cycle

• To prevent pollution

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