Name:_____________________________________________

Water Cycle Test

Match the step in the cycle to the correct definition.

1. ____ Precipitation A. The water travels into lakes, rivers, and streams.

2. ____ Run Off B. Water falling from the sky. Comes in different forms.

3. ____ Evaporation C. Goes into the ground and is collected by plants

4. ____ Infiltration D. The sun causes the water to change to a gas.

5. ____ Condensation E. Water vapor is collected and forms clouds.

6. True or false: Precipitation comes in the form of hail, rain, sleet, snow, and lightning.
_________
7. True or false: An example of condensation is when a cold soda can sweats on a hot
summer day. ________
8. True or false: Animals and plants receive their water during the run off period of the
water cycle.___________
9. The water cycle is also called the____________.
A. Hydrologic cycle
B. Circulatory system
C. Weather cycle
D. Life Cycle
10. Water covers _______ of the Earth.
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. 70%