by alex
The water cycle, also known as the hydrological cycle, is a continuous process that describes the movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. This cycle plays a crucial role in maintaining life and ecosystems by distributing water across the planet. Test your understanding of this essential natural process with our Water Cycle Quiz. Good luck!
Water Cycle Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Infiltration
2. Which of the following processes is responsible for water vapor turning into liquid water?
Sublimation
Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
3. What term describes the movement of water from plants to the atmosphere?
Infiltration
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
4. Which process involves water seeping into the ground to replenish aquifers?
Runoff
Infiltration
Condensation
Evaporation
5. What is the term for water that flows over the surface of the land?
Runoff
Infiltration
Transpiration
Condensation
6. Which of the following is NOT a stage of the water cycle?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Combustion
7. What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?
The Moon
The Sun
Geothermal Energy
Wind
8. What happens during the process of precipitation?
Water vapor turns into liquid water
Water falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Water seeps into the ground
Water is absorbed by plants
9. Which of the following best describes the water cycle?
A process where water moves from plants to the atmosphere
A process where water is stored in oceans
A continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth’s surface
A process where water is used by animals
10. Why is the water cycle important for life on Earth?
It regulates the Earth’s temperature
It provides fresh water for drinking and agriculture
It supports plant growth
All of the above
