The Magic of the Water Cycle
The marvelous journey of water on Earth is called the water cycle. This cycle allows Earth to have a continuous supply of fresh water, which is crucial for all forms of life. It begins with the sun s heat causing water to evaporate from oceans, lakes, and even puddles on the street. This invisible water vapor rises into the sky and cools down to form clouds, a process known as condensation. When the clouds get heavy, the water falls back to the ground as rain, snow, or sleet - this is called precipitation. The water then collects in bodies of water like rivers and lakes, and the cycle begins again. Did you know the water you drink today could have been part of a cloud a week ago? That s the magic of the water cycle!
Question 1
What is the marvelous journey of water on Earth called?
Water flow
Rainfall
Water cycle
Explanation. The marvelous journey of water on Earth is called the water cycle.
Water movement
Water transformation
Question 2
The process where water vapor rises into the sky and cools down to form clouds is known as?
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Explanation. The process where water vapor rises into the sky and cools down to form clouds is known as condensation.
Precipitation
Sublimation
Question 3
What is the process called when the water falls back to the ground as rain, snow, or sleet?
Evaporation
Transpiration
Condensation
Precipitation
Explanation. The process when water falls back to the ground as rain, snow, or sleet is called precipitation.
Sublimation
Question 4
Where does the water cycle begin?
In the sky
In rivers
In lakes
In the ocean
Explanation. The water cycle begins with the sun s heat causing water to evaporate from oceans.
On the street
Question 5
What could the water you drink today have been a part of a week ago?
A river
A lake
A puddle
An ocean
A cloud
Explanation. The water you drink today could have been part of a cloud a week ago, due to the water cycle.
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