Water Cycle Concepts

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Infiltration

• Accumulation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which process involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid droplets?

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Runoff

• Cohesion

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What is the term for water flowing over the surface of the ground?

• Infiltration

• Runoff

• Accumulation

• Adhesion

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Which process describes the movement of water from plant leaves to the atmosphere?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Accumulation

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What is the process by which water enters the soil?

• Accumulation

• Infiltration

• Runoff

• Condensation

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a polar molecule?

• It has a uniform charge distribution.

• It has a positive and a negative end.

• It is non-polar.

• It does not dissolve in water.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does cohesion contribute to the water cycle?

• It allows water to stick to other substances.

• It helps water molecules stick together.

• It causes water to evaporate faster.

• It prevents water from freezing.

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Explain how adhesion affects water movement in plants.

• Adhesion allows water to evaporate from leaves.

• Adhesion helps water molecules stick to plant tissues.

• Adhesion prevents water from entering the roots.

• Adhesion causes water to form droplets on leaves.

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Why is infiltration important for groundwater replenishment?

• It prevents water from reaching the soil.

• It allows water to seep into the ground and recharge aquifers.

• It causes water to evaporate quickly.

• It leads to surface runoff.

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Describe the role of transpiration in the water cycle.

• Transpiration releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plant leaves.

• Transpiration causes water to flow over the ground.

• Transpiration leads to the accumulation of water in lakes.

• Transpiration prevents water from evaporating.

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