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Water cycle quiz

This 6th-grade quiz helps students practice identifying the steps of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, through multiple-choice and short-answer questions. It emphasizes understanding how energy from the Sun drives these processes.

By Edform · Science · Grade 6 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which process in the water cycle changes liquid water into water vapor?
  2. Which of the following are forms of precipitation in the water cycle?
  3. Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.
  4. What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?
  5. Name the process where water moves from plant leaves into the air.
  6. Which step of the water cycle is responsible for forming clouds?
  7. Which of the following are ways water returns to the ocean in the water cycle?
  8. The water cycle is a closed system, meaning water is not lost or gained, just recycled.
  9. What is the term for water soaking into the ground to become part of underground water supplies?
  10. Which part of the water cycle involves water moving across the land surface toward rivers, lakes, or oceans?

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