Water Cycle Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge about the water cycle with these fun questions! by Samar Mahmoud 1 What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called? a Transpiration b Precipitation c Condensation d Evaporation 2 What drives the water cycle? a The Moon b The sun and gravity c Wind d Water 3 What term describes water moving from the ground to the atmosphere? a Evaporation b Condensation c Transpiration d Infiltration 4 Which process involves plants releasing water vapor? a Transpiration b Condensation c Infiltration d Evaporation 5 What is precipitation? a Water falling from clouds b Water filtering c Water condensing d Water evaporating 6 What is the term for water soaking into the ground? a Evaporation b Transpiration c Infiltration d Condensation 7 What forms clouds in the water cycle? a Evaporation of rain b Condensation of water vapor c Infiltration of soil d Transpiration from plants 8 What is the main source of energy for the water cycle? a Wind energy b Geothermal energy c Nuclear energy d Solar energy and gravitational force 9 What is the term for water that flows over the surface of the ground? a Infiltration b Transpiration c Runoff d Evaporation 10 What happens during the process of evaporation? a Water freezes b Water flows c Water turns into vapor d Water condenses