Quiz on the Water Cycle
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Q1. Which two processes work together to move water from the surface of the Earth into the atmosphere?
- Evaporation and transpiration
- Condensation and precipitation
- Runoff and infiltration
- Collection and freezing
Answer: Evaporation and transpiration
Q2. Why does water vapor rise into the atmosphere instead of staying near the ground?
- Water vapor is lighter than the surrounding air and floats upward
- Wind always blows water vapor upward
- The sun pulls water vapor toward it
- Water vapor is heavier than air and sinks, then bounces up
Answer: Water vapor is lighter than the surrounding air and floats upward
Q3. A student notices that clouds form higher in the sky on warm days than on cold days. What is the BEST explanation for this pattern?
- Warmer air can hold more water vapor, so water must rise higher before it cools enough to condense
- Wind blows clouds higher on warm days
- The sun dries out the lower atmosphere on warm days
- Cold air rises faster than warm air, pushing clouds up
Answer: Warmer air can hold more water vapor, so water must rise higher before it cools enough to condense
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Answer Key
- Answer: Evaporation and transpiration
- Number: 1
- Explanation: Both processes transfer water into the atmosphere — evaporation from water surfaces and transpiration from plants.
- Answer: Water vapor is lighter than the surrounding air and floats upward
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