The Water Life Cycle Quiz

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the water life cycle?

Water evaporates from rivers and streams, forms clouds, falls as precipitation, and eventually returns to rivers and streams.
Water evaporates from the ground, forms clouds, falls as precipitation, and eventually returns to the ground.
Water evaporates from plants, forms clouds, falls as precipitation, and eventually returns to plants.
Water evaporates from oceans and lakes, forms clouds, falls as precipitation, and eventually returns to oceans and lakes. (correct)

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

Groundwater
Plants and vegetation
Rivers and streams
Oceans and lakes (correct)

Which process in the water life cycle involves water changing from a gas to a liquid?

Condensation (correct)
Precipitation
Evaporation
Runoff

How does the water life cycle work?

The water life cycle is a continuous process where water moves through different stages - evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection - in order to maintain the Earth's water balance. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main stages of the water life cycle?

The main stages of the water life cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the water life cycle important for the Earth?

The water life cycle is important for the Earth as it helps to distribute and recycle water, ensuring a continuous supply for various ecosystems and human needs. Signup and view all the answers