Water Cycle Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation

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Questions and Answers

Where does the water that forms rain come from?

The water that forms rain comes from the process of evaporation, where water changes from a liquid to a gas and rises into the atmosphere.

Where does fog come from?

Fog is formed when water vapor in the air condenses into tiny water droplets near the Earth's surface.

What is the water cycle also known as?

The water cycle is also known as the hydrologic cycle.

How does water move around the Earth?

Water moves around the Earth through the process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Signup and view all the answers

Has someone ever told you that the water falling as snow has always been here?

Yes, some people believe that the water falling as snow has always been on Earth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of water on Earth?

The total amount of water on Earth is relatively unchanging and has remained about the same since our planet's formation. Signup and view all the answers

What is groundwater?

Groundwater is any water under the ground, usually collecting in the aquifers that contain most of the liquid fresh water. Signup and view all the answers

What is transpiration?

Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water through their leaves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the water cycle?

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on Earth, which includes processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Signup and view all the answers

What is evaporation?

Evaporation is the process by which water is converted from its liquid state to a gaseous state called water vapor. Signup and view all the answers

What is condensation?

Condensation is the process by which water vapor is changed back into liquid water. Signup and view all the answers

What is precipitation?

Precipitation is water falling from the clouds as rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail. Signup and view all the answers

How does water move through the water cycle?

Water moves through the water cycle by constantly moving through all living things as well as through the ground and atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Is new water constantly created in the water cycle?

No, new water is not created in any significant amount by the water cycle processes. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Earth's surface is water?

75% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Earth's water is salt water?

97% Signup and view all the answers

Where is most of the fresh water on Earth stored?

underground in aquifers Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which water is converted from its liquid state to the gaseous state?

evaporation Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which water vapor is changed back into liquid water?

condensation Signup and view all the answers

What is precipitation?

water that falls from the atmosphere in the form of rain, sleet, snow, hail, or freezing rain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Water Cycle

Water that forms rain, fog, and snow comes from the Earth's surface, oceans, lakes, rivers, and the ground.

Water Sources and Distribution

The total amount of water on Earth remains constant, with no new water being created.
71% of the Earth's surface is water, with 97% of it being salt water.
Only 3% of the Earth's water is freshwater, with most of it stored in glaciers and polar ice caps.

Groundwater and Transpiration

Groundwater is water stored beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers and rock crevices.
Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air.

The Water Cycle Process

Evaporation is the process by which water is converted from its liquid state to the gaseous state.
Condensation is the process by which water vapor is changed back into liquid water.
Precipitation is the formation of rain, snow, sleet, or hail from condensed water vapor in the atmosphere.

Water Cycle Movement

Water moves around the Earth through the continuous process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Test your knowledge of the water cycle and learn about the processes that drive the movement of water on Earth. Discover where rain and fog come from in this informative quiz.