Water Cycle Quiz

What is precipitation in the water cycle?

• The process by which a gas changes to a liquid

• Moisture that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

• The process by which a liquid changes to a gas

• The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves

What does condensation refer to in the water cycle?

• The process by which a liquid changes to a gas

• Moisture that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

• The process by which a gas changes to a liquid

• The process by which animals release water vapor through breathing

What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

• The process by which a liquid changes to a gas

• The process by which a gas changes to a liquid

• Moisture that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

• The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves

What does transpiration involve in the water cycle?

• The process by which a gas changes to a liquid

• The process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves

• Moisture that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

• The process by which a liquid changes to a gas

What is respiration in the water cycle?

• The process by which a gas changes to a liquid

• The process by which animals release water vapor through breathing

• Moisture that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

• The process by which a liquid changes to a gas

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 85%

Which process involves water moving through the Earth and atmosphere?

• Condensation

• The Water Cycle

• Transpiration

• Respiration

What heats the ocean in the water cycle diagram?

• Wind

• The Sun's rays

• Rain

• Clouds

What is the largest body of water on Earth?

• River

• Lake

• Ocean

• Pond

What is the process by which water moves through the Earth and atmosphere?

• Evaporation

• The Water Cycle

• Transpiration

• Condensation