The Water Cycle Worksheet
Explore the fascinating journey of water through the Earth's atmosphere and land with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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The Water Cycle
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the water cycle as needed.
1. The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere is called .
2. When water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water droplets or ice crystals, forming clouds, this process is known as .
3. Water falling back to Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called .
4. The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere is called .
1. Which of the following is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?
Wind
Moonlight
The Sun
Earth's core
2. Where is most of Earth's freshwater stored?
Oceans
Lakes and rivers
Glaciers and ice caps
Atmosphere
1. Briefly explain the difference between evaporation and condensation.
2. Describe how human activities can impact the water cycle.
1. The water cycle has a definite beginning and end.
True
False
2. Runoff is water that flows over the land surface into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
True
False
Match each term with its correct definition.
1. Evaporation
a. Water stored beneath the Earth's surface
2. Condensation
b. Water changing from liquid to gas
3. Precipitation
c. Water falling from clouds to Earth
4. Groundwater
d. Water changing from gas to liquid
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