Water Cycle and Geography Quiz

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What process involves the transformation of water vapor back into liquid water?

  • Runoff
  • Precipitation
  • Condensation (correct)
  • Evaporation

Which form of water is primarily found in rivers and lakes?

  • Liquid water (correct)
  • Water vapor
  • Saline water
  • Ice

What happens to water droplets in clouds when they become too heavy?

  • They undergo runoff.
  • They condense into ice.
  • They fall back to Earth as precipitation. (correct)
  • They evaporate into water vapor.

Which term describes water that is free from salts?

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In the water cycle, what is the primary driving force behind the evaporation process?

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Which of the following lakes is located in North America?

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Which major river is known to flow through multiple countries and is considered the longest river in the world?

<p>Nile River (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ocean borders the least number of continents?

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Which of the following rivers is primarily located in Africa and is notable for its historical significance?

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What is the term for the horizontal lines on a map that indicate latitude?

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Sea

A large body of salt water that is partially enclosed by land.

Lake

A large body of fresh water surrounded by land.

River

A natural flowing body of water that flows into another body of water such as a lake, sea, or another river.

Ocean

A large expanse of water covering most of the Earth's surface.

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Latitude

Lines that measure distance north and south of the equator.

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Water Cycle

The continuous movement of water between the oceans, atmosphere, and land. It involves a series of processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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Evaporation

The process where liquid water changes into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere due to heat from the sun.

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Condensation

The process where water vapor in the atmosphere cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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Precipitation

The process where water falls back to Earth from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Runoff

The process where water flows over the land surface, usually into rivers, streams, and eventually back to the oceans.

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