Journey of Water: The Water Cycle

What powers the water cycle?

• Electricity

• The Sun

• Wind

• The Moon

What happens to water when it evaporates?

• It turns into ice

• It becomes a gas

• It disappears

• It becomes a solid

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

• Freezing

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Melting

What forms in the sky when water vapor condenses?

• Rain

• Clouds

• Snow

• Hail

What happens to water molecules when they condense?

• They evaporate

• They stick together

• They freeze

• They split apart

What is precipitation?

• Water falling from clouds

• Water flowing in rivers

• Water freezing in clouds

• Water rising as vapor

Where does some of the rainwater end up after it falls?

• All of the above

• In the ocean

• Underground

• In rivers

Why is the water cycle important for weather?

• It cools the Earth

• It increases sunlight

• It powers hurricanes and blizzards

• It causes earthquakes

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

• A bowl of hot water covered with plastic wrap and ice cubes

• A glass of water

• A freezer

• A heater

What does the plastic wrap represent in the water cycle experiment?

• The ocean

• Clouds

• Mountains

• The atmosphere