The water cycle involves the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.
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MCQs
1. Which process involves water turning into vapor?
A. Condensation
B. Precipitation
C. Evaporation
D. Percolation
Answer: C. Evaporation.
Explanation: Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into vapor or gas form, usually under the influence of the sun’s heat.
2. What is the term for water vapor turning back into liquid form in the atmosphere?
A. Filtration
B. Condensation
C. Sublimation
D. Deposition
Answer: B. Condensation.
Explanation: Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water, often leading to the formation of clouds.
3. Which of the following is not a stage in the water cycle?
A. Transpiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Infiltration
D. Precipitation
Answer: B. Photosynthesis.
Explanation: Photosynthesis is a process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy, not a stage in the water cycle. The water cycle consists of processes like transpiration, infiltration, and precipitation.
4. What term describes the movement of water through the ground?
A. Runoff
B. Infiltration
C. Evaporation
D. Condensation
Answer: B. Infiltration.
Explanation: Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil. It is an important component of the water cycle as it replenishes groundwater.
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