Water Cycle Practice Problems
Grades 4-7 · 5 problems
Test your knowledge of the water cycle with these practice problems. Understand the processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
Tip: The water cycle is a continuous process with no real 'beginning' or 'end'.
1
What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
2
What is the name of the process where water vapor turns into liquid water?
3
What is the term for water falling from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?
Common Mistakes
- Confusing evaporation and condensation
- Thinking clouds are made of water vapor (they are liquid water or ice crystals)
- Forgetting that plants contribute to the water cycle
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