Water Cycle Quiz

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

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Oxygen Cycle

What is the largest body of water on Earth?

• Ocean

• River

• Lake

• Pond

What provides energy that evaporates water and heats land?

• Sun

• Moon

• Stars

• Wind

Which process involves water changing from a gas to a liquid?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

Which process involves water changing from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

Which part of the water cycle involves the cooling of water in the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

What happens to water during the process of evaporation?

• It changes from a liquid to a gas

• It changes from a gas to a liquid

• It falls as rain

• It freezes into ice

Condensation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere:

• Heats up

• Cools down

• Stays the same temperature

• Evaporates

Condensation is important in the formation of:

• Snow

• Clouds

• Sand

• Rocks

Condensation is a part of which cycle?

• Carbon cycle

• Water cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Rock cycle