Exercise
Water Cycle Comprehensive Review
Review all major concepts of the water cycle, from evaporation and condensation to runoff and human impacts. Test your overall understanding of these interconnected processes.
Questions
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Which four main processes drive the continuous water cycle?
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What is the correct term for water changing from liquid to gas state?
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What is the correct term for water changing from gas to liquid state?
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Which process describes moisture released from plant leaves into the atmosphere?
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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all examples of:
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What ultimate energy source fuels the entire water cycle?
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What happens when water vapor in the air reaches its dew point and cools?
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What process occurs when rainwater soaks deep into soil and replenishes aquifers?
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Why are ocean waters salty while rainwater is fresh?
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Water that flows across land into rivers instead of soaking into ground is called:
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How do clouds stay suspended in the sky before precipitation occurs?
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Why is the water cycle vital for life on Earth?