Understanding the Water Cycle

What is the first stage of the water cycle where water from the Earth's surface turns into vapor?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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Which stage of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

• It causes precipitation to occur.

• It provides energy for evaporation.

• It cools down water vapor to form clouds.

• It absorbs water from the soil.

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In an ecosystem, how does the water cycle contribute to plant growth?

• By providing sunlight for photosynthesis

• By supplying water through precipitation and soil absorption

• By increasing the temperature for seed germination

• By reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air

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Which of the following processes in the water cycle is directly responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

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