Understanding the Water Cycle

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

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Which state of matter is ice?

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

• Plasma

What is the largest reservoir of water on Earth?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Glaciers

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Which process returns water from the atmosphere to Earth's surface?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What type of precipitation is frozen raindrops that bounce when they hit the ground?

• Rain

• Snow

• Sleet

• Hail

Which environment is most likely to have high humidity?

• Desert

• Swamp

• Mountain

• Tundra

Which form of precipitation is most common during a summer thunderstorm?

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

• Hail

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What is the main cause of wind?

• The rotation of the Earth

• Differences in air pressure

• The moon’s gravity

• Ocean currents

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Which environment is most likely to have the lowest temperatures?

• Swamp

• Desert

• Mountain

• Rainforest