Hydrologic Cycle Worksheet
A Grade 7 science worksheet covering the key processes and components of the water cycle.
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Hydrologic Cycle Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the water cycle to help you with some questions.
Observe the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
1. What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Transpiration
2. Clouds are formed during which stage of the water cycle?
Runoff
Infiltration
Condensation
Evaporation
3. The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth is known as the .
4. When water falls back to Earth in the form of rain, snow, or hail, it is called .
5. Water that flows over the land surface rather than soaking into the ground is called .
6. Explain the difference between evaporation and transpiration.
7. Describe two ways human activities can impact the water cycle.
Match each term with its correct definition.
8. Condensation
a. Water vapor released from plants
9. Infiltration
b. Water changing from gas to liquid
10. Transpiration
c. Water soaking into the ground
11. The sun's energy is the primary driver of the water cycle.
True
False
12. All precipitation immediately becomes runoff.
True
False