1. What is the water cycle? a) A cycle of water that never ends b) A cycle of water that only happens in the ocean c) A cycle of water that only happens in the sky

Answer: a) A cycle of water that never ends

1. What is evaporation? a) When water turns into ice b) When water turns into gas c) When water turns into a solid

Answer: b) When water turns into gas

1. What is precipitation? a) When water turns into gas b) When water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail c) When water is collected in a container

Answer: b) When water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

1. What is condensation? a) When water turns into gas b) When water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail c) When water vapor turns into liquid

Answer: c) When water vapor turns into liquid

1. What is runoff? a) When water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail b) When water flows over the ground and collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans c) When water is collected in a container

Answer: b) When water flows over the ground and collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans

1. What is transpiration? a) When water turns into gas b) When plants release water vapor into the air c) When water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Answer: b) When plants release water vapor into the air

1. What is a cloud? a) A collection of water droplets or ice crystals in the sky b) A type of bird that lives near water c) A type of fish that lives in the ocean

Answer: a) A collection of water droplets or ice crystals in the sky

1. What is a water cycle diagram? a) A picture that shows the different stages of the water cycle b) A type of boat that floats on water c) A type of bird that lives near water

Answer: a) A picture that shows the different stages of the water cycle

1. What is the sun’s role in the water cycle? a) The sun heats up the water and causes it to evaporate b) The sun cools down the water and causes it to condense c) The sun has no role in the water cycle

Answer: a) The sun heats up the water and causes it to evaporate

1. Why is the water cycle important? a) It helps to keep the Earth’s water clean and fresh b) It helps to provide water for plants and animals to survive c) All of the above

Answer: c) All of the above

Grading Rubric: 9-10 correct: Excellent 7-8 correct: Good 5-6 correct: Fair 0-4 correct: Needs Improvement

Answer Key: 1. a 2. b 3. b 4. c 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. a 9. a 10. c