Water Cycle

What happens to water when it evaporates?

• It turns into ice

• It remains liquid

• It becomes water vapor

• It disappears

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What is the step of the water cycle that is started by the Sun's energy?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Collection

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

• It drinks the water

• It heats the water causing evaporation

• It freezes the water

• It cools the water

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What is the process called when water vapor turns back into liquid?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Freezing

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How can clouds move across the globe?

• By swimming

• By walking

• By wind and air currents

• By magic

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Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Fog

• Snow

• Hail

• Rain

What collects and stores underground water?

• Rivers

• Oceans

• Soil pores

• Clouds

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What happens during precipitation?

• Water rises into the atmosphere

• Water in clouds falls back to Earth

• Water turns into vapor

• Water in the ocean moves

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What can you use to simulate the water cycle at home?

• A fan

• A bicycle

• Hot water, plastic wrap, and ice cubes

• A computer

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The water cycle is how ...

• water moves between the Earth's core and the atmosphere
• water moves between the Earth's surface and outer space
• water moves between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere
• water moves between the Earth's surface and underground caves

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