The Water Cycle — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each water cycle word by following the dotted lines.
1. ocean
2. snow
3. steam
4. drops
5. collect
6. sun
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. Water collects in oceans, lakes, and rivers after it rains.
The correct answer is 'rivers'. Water collects in oceans, lakes, and rivers after it rains.
2. Clouds form when water vapor condenses.
The correct answer is 'condenses'. Clouds form when water vapor condenses.
3. Snow is a type of precipitation.
The correct answer is 'precipitation'. Snow is a type of precipitation.
4. The sun heats the water to start evaporation.
The correct answer is 'sun'. The sun heats the water to start evaporation.
Part C: True or False
Read each sentence. Circle True or False.
1. Condensation happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds.
True False
True. Condensation happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds. This is a correct statement.
2. The water cycle only works in summer.
True False
False. The statement "The water cycle only works in summer." is not correct. Think about what the right fact would be.
3. Water can fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
True False
True. Water can fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. This is a correct statement.