Water Cycle Quiz

What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?

• Water turns into ice

• Water is heated and changed to a gas

• Water is cooled and changed to a liquid

• Water disappears

What is precipitation?

• Water turning into gas

• Water falling to the ground as a liquid or solid

• Water turning into ice

• Water disappearing

Why is water essential for life on Earth?

• It is used for cleaning

• It is a simple compound

• It is necessary for life processes

• It is used for cooking

What do plants need in order to grow?

• Soil

• Water

• Sunlight

• Air

What is the water cycle described as?

• A one-time event

• A chain of events that repeats

• A random occurrence

• A rare phenomenon

What is the state of living cells in relation to water?

• Mostly air

• Mostly water

• Mostly solid

• Mostly gas

What is the importance of the water cycle for Earth?

• It provides a continuous water supply

• It makes water disappear

• It stops water from moving

• It creates new water

What does the term "conserve" mean?

• The change from a gas to a liquid

• The careful use and preservation of our natural resources

• Water falling from clouds in any form

• The movement of water from the ground to the air

What is groundwater?

• Water that is below the Earth's surface

• Water falling from clouds in any form

• The movement of water from the ground to the air

• Water that is in the form of a gas

What is a reservoir?

• A storage area that collects fresh water and saves it until needed

• The movement of water from the ground to the air

• Water that is in the form of a gas

• The change from a gas to a liquid by cooling