What You Need to Know

Evaporation: liquid water turns into water vapour when heated by the sun

Condensation: water vapour cools and turns back into liquid droplets, forming clouds

Precipitation: water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Collection: water collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans, and the cycle repeats

Key Vocabulary

The process where liquid water turns into water vapour (gas) when heated

The process where water vapour cools and turns into liquid water droplets

Water that falls from clouds in any form: rain, snow, sleet, or hail

The continuous movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

What happens during evaporation?

Water vapour turns into liquid water Water falls from clouds as rain Water collects in rivers and lakes Liquid water turns into water vapour

Question 2

What causes clouds to form?

Condensation of water vapour at high altitude Evaporation of ocean water Precipitation falling from higher clouds Ground water rising upward

Question 3

In which part of the water cycle does water fall from clouds?

Evaporation Precipitation Collection Condensation