Water Cycle Review

What happens to water in a puddle on a hot, sunny day?

• It evaporates into the air.

• It sinks into the ground.

• It turns into ice.

• It stays the same.

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Which process forms water droplets on the outside of a cold glass?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

What must happen for water to evaporate?

• It must cool down.

• The Sun must heat it up.

• The wind must blow over it.

• It must mix with salt.

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What stage of the water cycle brings water back to lakes and rivers?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

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Why do clouds form high in the sky?

• The water vapor needs heat to rise.

• It is cold enough for condensation.

• The wind blows moisture into the clouds.

• The Sun turns water vapor into gas.

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Why does your breath make a foggy mark on a cold window?

• The air in your breath condenses.

• The cold air turns it into rain.

• The heat in your breath melts the glass.

• It evaporates as soon as it touches the window.

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If a student wanted to improve their water cycle model to show condensation, what could they do?

• Move it to a colder area.

• Remove the lid.

• Add more water.

• Shake the jar.

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What part of the water cycle causes droplets to form on a cool surface?

• Runoff

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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When is water in gas form?

• During precipitation

• During condensation

• During evaporation

• During runoff

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Where do hurricanes get the moisture needed to produce heavy rain?

• From evaporating ocean water

• From air currents pushing moisture upward

• From cold and warm air meeting

• From rain forming over land

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