5.E.1 Unit 8: Concept 8.1: Water Cycle Quiz

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

• Freezing

• Circulation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Which part of the Earth's system involves the movement of water between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

What is the process of water vapor turning back into liquid water called?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Circulation

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

• Sleet

• Rain

• Heat

• Vapor

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called?

• Circulation

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Which part of the Earth's system involves the movement of water beneath the Earth's surface?

• Atmosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What is the name for the frozen form of precipitation that falls from the sky?

• Rain

• Hail

• Sleet

• Glacier

What is the process of water turning into ice called?

• Circulation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Freezing

What is the name for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

• Water Cycle

• River Cycle

• Weather Cycle

• Vapor Cycle

What is the name for the solid form of water that slowly moves down a mountain?

• Glacier

• River

• Hail

• Rain