The Water Cycle — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each water cycle word by following the dotted lines.
1. water
2. mist
3. cloud
4. rain
5. cycle
6. river
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. When water heats up and turns into vapor, it is called evaporation.
The correct answer is 'evaporation'. When water heats up and turns into vapor, it is called evaporation.
2. Water vapor cools and forms clouds in the sky.
The correct answer is 'clouds'. Water vapor cools and forms clouds in the sky.
3. Water that falls from clouds as rain or snow is called precipitation.
The correct answer is 'precipitation'. Water that falls from clouds as rain or snow is called precipitation.
4. The water cycle is powered by the sun.
The correct answer is 'sun'. The water cycle is powered by the sun.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. The water cycle has no beginning or end — it keeps repeating.
True False
True. The water cycle has no beginning or end — it keeps repeating. This is a correct statement.
2. Evaporation turns liquid water into water vapor.
True False
True. Evaporation turns liquid water into water vapor. This is a correct statement.
3. Rain comes from the ground, not the sky.
True False
False. The statement "Rain comes from the ground, not the sky." is not correct. Think about what the right fact would be.