Understanding the Water Cycle

What are the main stages of the water cycle?

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection

• Precipitation, evaporation, filtration, absorption

• Condensation, filtration, evaporation, storage

• Filtration, absorption, evaporation, runoff

Define evaporation in the context of the water cycle.

• Evaporation is the process of water changing from vapor to liquid.

• Evaporation is the process of water transforming from liquid to vapor, contributing to the water cycle.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice.

• Evaporation is the movement of water from the ground to the ocean.

What is condensation and how does it occur?

• Condensation occurs when solid ice turns into water vapor directly without becoming liquid first.

• Condensation is the process of liquid water turning into water vapor when it heats up.

• Condensation is the evaporation of water when it is heated to high temperatures.

• Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water when it cools.

List three types of precipitation.

• Clouds

• Fog

• Rain, Snow, Sleet

• Humidity

How does the sun contribute to the water cycle?

• The sun absorbs water directly from the ground.

• The sun heats water, causing evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

• The sun creates clouds that block evaporation.

• The sun cools water, preventing evaporation.

Explain the process of transpiration in plants.

• Transpiration is the absorption of water by plant roots.

• Transpiration is the process of water vapor loss from plants through stomata, aiding in nutrient transport and temperature regulation.

• Transpiration occurs only at night when temperatures drop.

• Transpiration is the process of photosynthesis in plants.

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

• Clouds absorb sunlight and increase temperatures.

• Clouds are formed only during storms and have no other function.

• Clouds transport water vapor and release precipitation, playing a crucial role in the water cycle.

• Clouds are primarily responsible for soil erosion.

Describe how water moves from the ground to the atmosphere.

• Water moves from the atmosphere to the ground through precipitation.

• Water is transported to the atmosphere by rivers and lakes.

• Water rises to the atmosphere only during storms.

• Water moves from the ground to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration.

What is the difference between rain and snow?

• Rain is formed from ice crystals, while snow is formed from water vapor.

• Rain is liquid precipitation, while snow is solid precipitation.

• Rain is always cold, while snow is always warm.

• Snow falls in the summer, while rain falls in the winter.

How does the water cycle affect ecosystems?

• The water cycle has no impact on ecosystems.

• The water cycle only affects weather patterns, not ecosystems.

• The water cycle sustains ecosystems by regulating water availability, supporting plant growth, and maintaining habitats.

• The water cycle destroys habitats by causing floods.