Understanding the Water Cycle
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Year 9
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Understanding the Water Cycle
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1.
What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called?
[1 mark]AEvaporation
BTranspiration
CCondensation
DPrecipitation
2.
True or False: The Sun is the primary source of energy for the water cycle.
[1 mark]3.
Describe the process of evaporation in the water cycle.
[2 marks]4.
What is the correct order of these stages in the water cycle?
[2 marks]1
2
3
4
5
5.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]1. Infiltration
2. Transpiration
3. Runoff
AThe process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
BWater that flows over the ground surface rather than soaking into the ground.
CThe release of water vapor from plants and soil into the air.
6.
True or False: Precipitation only occurs as rain.
[1 mark]7.
Explain how human activities can impact the water cycle.
[6 marks]8.
Calculate the total amount of water (in liters) that evaporates from a lake surface area of 500 square meters if the evaporation rate is 0.5 liters per square meter per day. Use the formula: Total Evaporation = Surface Area x Evaporation Rate.
[2 marks]9.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of water vapor into the atmosphere from the surface of leaves is called transpiration.
[1 mark]10.
Provide a short explanation of the water cycle and its significance to Earth's ecosystems.
[3 marks]11.
What is the process called when water soaks into the ground and replenishes aquifers?
[1 mark]AInfiltration
BRunoff
CEvaporation
DCondensation
12.
Explain the role of the Sun in the water cycle.
[2 marks]13.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a stage of the water cycle?
[1 mark]AEvaporation
BCondensation
CPhotosynthesis
DPrecipitation
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