Water Cycle Quiz

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water turning into ice and then melting. After it melts then it refreezes.

• The movement of water from the ocean to the land and making beaches.

• The continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface, the atmosphere, and back again.

• The process of water evaporating into the ocean and then condensing on land.

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What is evaporation?

• The continuous movement of water on Earth as it supports weather patterns.

• The movement of water from the ocean to the land in the form of waves.

• When water has gained energy and is turning into a vapor.

• The process of water turning into ice

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What is condensation?

• When water vapor loses energy and turns back into liquid water.

• The movement of water from the ocean to the land as it evaporates.

• 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 rise in the air 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 all the weather and make it snow.

• To create clouds in the sky

• To recycle water on Earth

• To provide salty water for ocean life.

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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 that will eventually release the water as 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 for fishing and parks.

• To support healthy ecosystems

• To maintain the water cycle so it will always rain.

• To prevent pollution from being in the clouds.

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