Water Cycle Quiz

What is the correct order of the main steps in the water cycle?

• Condensation → Precipitation → Evaporation

• Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation

• Precipitation → Evaporation → Condensation

• Condensation → Evaporation → Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Filtration

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Which of the following is a body of fresh water surrounded by land?

• Ocean

• Glacier

• Lake

• Reservoir

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

• 10%

• 50%

• 3%

• 97%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Most of Earth's fresh water is found in which form?

• Lakes

• Glaciers

• Oceans

• Rivers

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Why is only a small amount of Earth's fresh water available for humans to use?

• Most fresh water is in the oceans

• Most fresh water is trapped in glaciers

• Most fresh water is in the air

• Most fresh water is in rivers

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If you wanted to collect fresh water for drinking, which source would be best to use?

• Ocean

• Glacier

• Lake

• Saltwater reservoir

Which type of water body covers most of the Earth?

• Lake

• Reservoir

• Ocean

• Glacier

Imagine you are planning a project to help people get more fresh water. Based on what you know, what is one challenge you might face?

• Most fresh water is easy to access

• Most fresh water is trapped in glaciers and not easily available

• Oceans provide plenty of fresh water

• All lakes are full of salt water

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Which of these is NOT a source of fresh water?

• Lakes and rivers

• Swamps and marshes

• Oceans and seas

• Groundwater

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