The Water Cycle Quiz

The Water Cycle

• The water cycle is a continuous process that describes how water moves on, above and below the surface of the Earth.
• Evaporation: The process where the sun's heat turns liquid water in rivers and oceans into water vapor, which rises into the air.
• Condensation: As the water vapor rises, it cools and condenses, forming tiny water droplets which cluster together with dust and other particles to create clouds.
• Precipitation: When clouds become saturated with water droplets, they release the water back to the Earth in the form of rain, hail, or snow.
• Collection: Precipitation replenishes water sources like rivers, lakes, oceans, and seeps into the ground, forming groundwater.
• Transpiration: Plants also contribute to the water cycle by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere through their leaves, a process called transpiration.
• Sublimation: In cold climates, snow can directly transform into water vapor without melting into water, a process known as sublimation.
• The water cycle is a continuous loop, with water constantly moving between these different states and locations.

Test your knowledge of the water cycle with this quiz that covers the key processes including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and more. Understand how water moves through the environment and the roles plants play in this vital cycle.