Earth Science: The Water Cycle - Basics

Question 1

What term describes when water vapor cools and changes back into a liquid?

Accepted Answer

condensation

Question 2

T/F: Due to wind and atmospheric restrictions, water vapor can only travel short distances.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 3

In which state of matter can water defy gravity and move upward towards the sky?

Accepted Answer

gas

Question 4

What term is used to describe any form of water that falls to Earth?

Accepted Answer

precipitation

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of water releasing energy?

Accepted Answer

freezing from river water into ice

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way that water can travel within the water cycle on Earth?

Accepted Answer

through the rising of cold or salty water

Question 7

When solid ice changes directly into water vapor the process is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

sublimation

Question 8

Which part of the water cycle occurs when liquid water changes into water vapor?

Accepted Answer

evaporation

Question 9

What force ensures that all water flows downhill?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 10

In which state of matter can water become invisible?

Accepted Answer

gas

Question 11

The release of water vapor into the air by plants is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

transpiration

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of water absorbing energy?

Accepted Answer

evaporating from ocean water into water vapor

Question 13

T/F: Water only changes state when energy is absorbed.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 14

What is the scientific term that describes water that has drained and collected underground?

Accepted Answer

groundwater

Question 15

The water cycle moves water through all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

rocks

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