Water Cycle
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Water Cycle starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how human activities can affect the water cycle.
Describe the process of infiltration and its significance in the water cycle.
Describe the process of transpiration and its importance in the water cycle.
Explain how deforestation can impact the water cycle.
Explain the difference between surface runoff and groundwater flow.
Explain the role of condensation in the water cycle.
Explain the term 'runoff' in the context of the water cycle.
Explain why precipitation is necessary for the water cycle to continue.
Which of the following best describes infiltration? (1) Water moving from clouds to the ground (2) Water moving from the ground into rivers (3) Water seeping into the soil (4) Water evaporating from oceans
Which of the following factors can increase the rate of evaporation? (1) High temperature (2) Low wind speed (3) High humidity (4) Cloudy weather
Which of the following is a direct result of condensation in the water cycle? (1) Rain (2) Snow (3) Cloud formation (4) Runoff
Which of the following is a human activity that can disrupt the natural water cycle? (1) Planting trees (2) Building dams (3) Conserving water (4) Using solar energy
Fill in the blank: The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth is called the __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which water flows over the surface of the ground is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which water from glaciers and ice caps enters rivers and oceans is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process by which water from rivers and lakes returns to the atmosphere is called __________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Infiltration is the process by which water moves from the surface into the ground.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The water cycle only occurs over land.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Water can change directly from solid to gas in the water cycle.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Water cycle helps in maintaining the temperature of the Earth.
