Water Cycle Quiz

What is the process where water vapor cools and becomes liquid water in the sky called?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

In which step of the water cycle does water from rivers, lakes, and oceans heat up and change into water vapor?

• Evaporation

• Collection

Which of the following is NOT part of the water cycle?

• Sun

• Moon

How does water vapor get into the air during the water cycle?

• Animals breathing out water vapor

• Evaporation from water sources

At what temperature does water freeze?

• 32° Fahrenheit

• 212° Fahrenheit

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Where does water evaporate from during the water cycle?

• The ocean, rivers, and lakes

• The clouds

How does water return to the atmosphere during the water cycle?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What do we call the tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night?

• Dew

• Mist

What is it called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Melting

• Evaporation

What happens to water if we add heat?

• It freezes into ice

• It evaporates into water vapor