Water Cycle Quiz

What is the water cycle?

• The movement of water from Earth into the air and back to Earth

• The process of making saltwater drinkable

• The cycle of plants growing and dying

• The movement of air currents around the Earth

Why is the water cycle important?

• It provides a constant supply of fresh water

• It makes the ocean salty

• It helps plants grow faster

• It creates new landforms

What is evaporation?

• The change from liquid water to water vapor

• The process of water freezing

• The movement of water underground

• The falling of water as rain

What causes evaporation?

• The Sun's heat energy

• The Moon's gravity

• The Earth's rotation

• The wind blowing

What happens during condensation?

• Water vapor cools and forms droplets

• Water turns into ice

• Water flows into rivers

• Water evaporates into the air

What is precipitation?

• Water falling to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• Water turning into vapor

• Water being absorbed by plants

• Water flowing into the ocean

What happens during collection in the water cycle?

• Water collects in bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and oceans

• Water turns into vapor

• Water freezes into ice

• Water is absorbed by plants

What would happen if there were no water cycle?

• There would be no rain, causing droughts

• The oceans would dry up

• The Earth would become colder

• Plants would grow faster

Where does evaporation occur?

• From water bodies like oceans and lakes

• From the tops of mountains

• From underground rivers

• From the surface of the Moon

What forms when water vapor condenses?

• Clouds

• Ice

• Fog

• Dew