Water Cycle Quiz for Grade 3

What is happening when the sun heats up water in a lake?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

Which part of the water cycle forms clouds in the sky?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

What happens during precipitation?

• Water turns into gas

• Water falls to the ground as rain or snow

• Clouds form in the sky

• Plants absorb water from the ground

Which shows how water returns to rivers and oceans after rain?

• Evaporation

• Collection

• Condensation

• Transpiration

Why is the water cycle important for plants and animals?

• It keeps the sun hot

• It helps people fly

• It gives clean water to drink and grow

• It stops the wind

Look at the picture of the water cycle. What is the first step?

• Clouds form in the sky

• Water falls as rain

• Water heats up and evaporates

• Rivers flow into the ocean

How can humans help protect the water cycle?

• Dumping trash in rivers

• Using too much water

• Planting trees and saving water

• Cutting down forests

When water vapor cools down and changes into liquid, this is called:

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Collection

Which activity uses water wisely at home?

• Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth

• Playing with the hose all day

• Fixing leaky taps and turning off water when not in use

• Washing the car every day

Where does water go after it rains?

• It disappears forever

• It only stays in the clouds

• It flows into rivers, lakes, and oceans

• It stays on rooftops