Understanding the Water Cycle

The image shows various stages in the water cycle. At which stage is evaporation taking place?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Fog

• Hail

What is the primary role of the sun in the water cycle?

• It causes precipitation

• It provides energy for evaporation

• It stores water in the atmosphere

• It condenses water vapour

Which of the following best describes condensation?

• Water vapour turning into liquid water

• Liquid water turning into water vapour

• Ice turning directly into water vapour

• Water flowing over the ground

Where is most of the Earth's water stored?

• In the atmosphere

• In rivers and lakes

• In oceans

• In glaciers

How do humans influence the water cycle?

• By increasing evaporation through deforestation

• By decreasing precipitation through cloud seeding

• By storing water in the atmosphere

• By reducing the sun's energy

What happens to water vapour in the atmosphere when it cools down?

• It evaporates

• It condenses

• It sublimates

• It precipitates

Which of the following is a form of water storage in the atmosphere?

• Rivers

• Clouds

• Oceans

• Glaciers

What is the term for water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration