Water cycle quiz

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20 questions
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What are two ways that water enters the atmosphere to become water vapor?

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During which process of the water cycle does water vapor cool in the air to form clouds?

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When run-off water seeps through porous soil, it becomes ________.

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When run-off water seeps through porous soil, it becomes ________.

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What is the name of the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor? (this is a one word answer)

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What is the name of the process by which the water vapor turns into clouds? (this is a one word answer)

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Where does the energy that powers the water cycle come from?

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What are the stages of the water cylce?

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Which of the following best explains why there are water droplets on the outside of the glass?

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What is necessary for water to evaporate into the atmosphere?

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What is necessary for water to condense in the atmosphere?

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Different types of precipitation are caused by changes in _______________.

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How is percipitation caused?

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What are types of percipitation

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True or False: Snow can turn into water vapor with out turning into water first. This is called Sublimation.

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During which stage do clouds form?

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Which stage does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor? See number 3 on the diagram.

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Does warmer water evaporate quicker than cold water?

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A glass of ice sits in the sun. The ice melts. What change of state will occur next after the ice melts?

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Rain, freezing rain , sleet, snow, or hail are considered to be-