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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the water cycle?the 3 forms of waterthe movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earthwhen water meltswhen clouds form - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the energy source for the water cycle?the sunthe earthwaterthe moon
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the water cycle does this picture show?condensationprecipitationevaporation
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the water cycle does this picture show?condensationprecipitationevaporation
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the water cycle does this picture show?condensationprecipitationevaporation
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is evaporation?The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is condensation?The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is precipitation?The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen water condenses, the water vapor in the air gets ___________ and changes back into liquid.coldhotwarmsolid
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhen water condenses, the liquid water forms ______________.water vaporsteamairclouds
- 11. Multiple ChoicePrecipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.coldlightheavyhot
- 12. Multiple ChoiceEvaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.coolsheats upfreezeslights up
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is not an example of precipitation?raincloudssleetsnow
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an example of precipitation?snowaircloudsvapor
- 15. Multiple ChoiceDoes evaporation happen before or after condensation?beforeafterduring
- 16. Multiple ChoiceDoes precipitation happen before or after condensation?beforeafterduring
- 17. Multiple Choice
Where is most water found on Earth?
in glaciers
in lakes
in oceans
in rivers
- 18. Multiple Choice
What sources of energy evaporates the most water from Earth's surface?
volcanoes
lightning
wind
the sun
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is water doing when it is changed to water vapor?
freezing
condensing
evaporating
precipitating
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is water vapor doing when it changes to water?
condensing
evaporating
freezing
precipitating
- 21. Multiple Choice
What controls whether water is a gas, liquid, or solid ice?
the shape or size of the cup
where it has been stored
if it is being used for farming
what its temperature is
- 22. Multiple Choice
When does condensation occur in the water cycle?
ocean water changing to water vapor
clouds forming
water flowing down a river
underground water soaking into rocks and soil
- 23. Multiple Choice
How can water vapor in the air return to Earth?
it evaporates and is blown by the wind
it evaporates and forms clouds
it condenses then precipitates
it sticks to any warm surface it comes in contact with
- 24. Multiple Choice
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface or a pond?
32oF and rainy
50oF and sunny
75oF and rainy
98oF and sunny
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which part of the water cycle is happening when water flows back into lakes, rivers, and ponds?
Evaporation
Runoff
Condensation
Precipitation
- 26. Multiple Choice
Where is water evaporating into the air?
4
3
2
1
- 27. Multiple Choice
Where is precipitation occurring?
3
4
5
6
- 28. Multiple Choice
Where is water condensing?
1
2
3
4
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is all the water that runs off the surface of the land and washes into rivers, streams, and other waterways called?RunoffStorm DrainSurface WaterTributary
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy is gravity a factor in watersheds?it causes the water to flow away from a watershedit causes the water to flow towards a watershed
- 31. Multiple ChoiceThe water that fills lakes and riversgroundwatersurface waterwater tablesaturated zone
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWater stored in cracks and pores below the Earth's surface is called:GroundwaterBogsWater in the groundsurface water
- 33. Multiple Choice
When water soaks down into the soil.
deposition
erosion
infiltration
sediment
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?condensationevaporationsublimationtranspiration
- 35. Multiple Choice
All bodies of fresh water, salt water, ice, and snow that are found above ground
Groundwater
Surface water
Runoff
Swimming pool
- 36. Multiple ChoiceSnow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.evaporationcondensationaccumulationprecipitation
- 37. Multiple Choice
What does the picture shows?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
- 38. Multiple Choice
What does the number 1 shows?
Transpiration
Evaporation
Precipitation
Condensation
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a place where groundwater seeps out of the ground called?WellReservoirAquiferSpring
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call water that flows over the ground surface rather than soaking in?runoffdischargerechargetributary
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat mechanism controls the flow of water in runoff?gravitytemperaturepermeabilityporosity
- 42. Multiple Choice
Where is the largest drainage basin in North America?
Alabama
California
Mississippi
Florida
- 43. Multiple Choice
Which statement will DECREASE the speed of a river?
increasing the slope
increasing porosity
decreasing amount of water
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which letter shows TRANSPIRATION?
A
C
D
E
- 45. Multiple Choice
Which letter shows RUNOFF?
B
C
D
F
- 46. Multiple Choice
Which letter shows INFILTRATION?
B
C
D
F
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which letter shows CONDENSATION?
B
C
D
F
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which letter shows PRECIPITATION?
A
B
C
D
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which letter shows EVAPORATION?
A
C
D
E
- 50. Multiple Choice
A river flows from __________ to ____________ ground
lower to higher
higher to lower
- 51. Multiple Choice
The process by which water enters the soil and rock strata.
Infiltration
Insolation
Saturation
Base flow
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the water cycle?the 3 forms of waterthe movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earthwhen water meltswhen clouds form
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains why runoff is important?It returns water to other locations on EarthIt increases the chance of floodingIt makes evaporation occur fasterIt increases condensation
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat does groundwater do?It sends water to our buildings, houses, and water transplant placesto the skyto the sunTo the Earth's surfaces
- 55. Multiple Choice
After the rain falls down onto Earth's surface, which of the following could occur? (select all that apply)
water accumulates as surface water
water infiltrates into the ground
water immediately evaporates into the sky
water freezes upon impact
water runs across the surface
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhen water _________, dew forms.MeltsEvaporatesCondensesPrecipitates
- 57. Multiple ChoiceRain, snow, sleet, and hail are examples of. . .percolationprecipitationcondensationinfiltration
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWater stored below the Earth's surface is called:GroundwaterBogsWater in the ground
- 59. Multiple Choice3% of all water on planet Earth is ...Fresh WaterSalt Water
- 60. Multiple Choice97% of all water on planet Earth is ...Fresh WaterSalt Water
- 61. Multiple ChoiceThe process by which plants release water vapor through their leaves.PrecipitationTranspirationCondensationEvaporation
- 62. Multiple Choice
Water molecules __________ as they freeze.
Expand
Squeeze tighter
- 63. Multiple Choice
What fuels the water cycle?
Rain
Solar Energy
Water
The Ocean
- 64. Multiple ChoiceRain isn't salty because the salt does not evaporate.TrueFalse
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