Water Cycle

How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

• It increases the amount of water in the soil.

• It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

• It releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plants.

• It converts water vapor directly into ice crystals.

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process in which water changes into water vapor

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What is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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Which stage of the water cycle involves water moving from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

• Infiltration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

• They absorb water from the atmosphere.

• They release water vapor through transpiration.

• They convert water into oxygen.

• They store water in their leaves.

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Which of the following is a result of condensation in the water cycle?

• Formation of clouds

• Melting of ice

• Absorption of water by soil

• Evaporation of water

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What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth's core

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How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

• It increases atmospheric water vapor.

• It returns water to Earth's surface.

• It causes water to evaporate.

• It forms clouds.

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What is the term for the movement of water through the soil and its layers?

• Transpiration

• Infiltration

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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Which process in the water cycle is responsible for the formation of dew on grass in the morning?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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