Question 1

What is the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

The process in which water evaporates from the surface, forms clouds, condenses, and falls back to the Earth as precipitation.

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The process in which water is filtered for drinking.

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The process in which water turns into ice.

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The process in which water flows in a river.

Question 2

What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Water changes from a liquid state to a gas state.

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Water changes from a gas state to a liquid state.

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Water changes from a solid state to a gas state.

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Water changes from a solid state to a liquid state.

Question 3

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

Water vapor changes from a gas state to a liquid state.

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Water changes from a solid state to a liquid state.

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Water changes from a liquid state to a solid state.

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Water vapor changes from a liquid state to a gas state.

Question 4

What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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The process in which water collects underground.

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The process in which water changes from a liquid to a gas state.

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The process in which water is absorbed by plants.

Question 5

What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

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The Sun

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The Wind

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The Moon

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The Earth's Core

Question 6

What is the main purpose of the water cycle?

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To circulate and distribute water throughout the Earth.

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To separate salt from seawater.

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To generate electricity.

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To control temperature on Earth.

Question 7

What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and release it as precipitation.

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Clouds prevent evaporation of water.

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Clouds absorb water from the ground.

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Clouds cause evaporation of water.

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