Question

1. what drives the water cycle?

a) the moon b) the sun c) the wind d) the ocean

1. during evaporation, water changes from:

a) gas → liquid b) liquid → gas c) solid → gas d) gas → solid

1. when water vapor cools and forms clouds, this process is called:

a) transpiration b) condensation c) precipitation d) runoff

1. precipitation occurs when:

a) the clouds get too heavy b) the sun shines on water c) water freezes d) plants release vapor

1. groundwater is formed when:

a) rainwater runs off b) water seeps into the ground c) water freezes d) clouds form

1. the process of plants releasing water vapor into the air is called:

a) evaporation b) condensation c) transpiration d) precipitation

1. when water seeps down underground, its called:

a) runoff b) percolation c) sublimation d) condensation

Explanation:

1. The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.
2. Evaporation is the phase change from liquid to gas.
3. Condensation is when water vapor cools to form clouds.
4. Precipitation happens when cloud droplets become too heavy.
5. Groundwater forms as water seeps into the ground.
6. Transpiration is plants releasing water vapor.
7. Percolation is water seeping underground.

Answer:

1. b) The sun
2. b) Liquid → Gas
3. b) Condensation
4. a) The clouds get too heavy
5. b) Water seeps into the ground
6. c) Transpiration
7. b) Percolation