Default Title

Question (11)

QN00361

Tiny water droplets around a cold glass of water are formed due to —

(A) evaporation
(B) boiling
(C) condensation
(D) freezing

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Water vapour condenses on the cold surface.

Link:

Report Error

Question (12)

QN00362

Which stage of the water cycle returns water to rivers and oceans?

(A) Condensation
(B) Precipitation
(C) Evaporation
(D) Heating

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rainfall returns water to Earth.

Link:

Report Error

Question (13)

QN00363

The process by which plants release water vapour into the atmosphere is called —

(A) transpiration
(B) precipitation
(C) filtration
(D) freezing

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Plants release water vapour through transpiration.

Link:

Report Error

Question (14)

QN00364

Which of the following increases the rate of evaporation?

(A) Low temperature
(B) High humidity
(C) Strong wind
(D) Closed container

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Wind removes water vapour and speeds evaporation.

Link:

Report Error

Question (15)

QN00365

Water vapour rises upward because it is —

(A) heavier than air
(B) lighter than surrounding air
(C) solid in nature
(D) colder than air

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Warm water vapour is lighter than surrounding air.

Link:

Report Error

Question (16)

QN00366

Which process forms rain, snow and hail?

(A) Evaporation
(B) Condensation
(C) Precipitation
(D) Transpiration

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Precipitation includes rain, snow and hail.

Link:

Report Error

Question (17)

QN00367

Which of the following is NOT a part of the water cycle?

(A) Evaporation
(B) Condensation
(C) Respiration
(D) Precipitation

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Respiration is not a direct stage of the water cycle.

Link:

Report Error

Question (18)

QN00368

Why does water collect on the lid of a boiling pot?

(A) Evaporation
(B) Condensation
(C) Melting
(D) Freezing

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Steam condenses on the cooler lid.

Link:

Report Error

Question (19)

QN00369

Which process converts cloud droplets into rainfall?

(A) Condensation
(B) Collection
(C) Precipitation
(D) Evaporation

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Water droplets fall as precipitation.

Link:

Report Error

Question (20)

QN00370

During the water cycle, groundwater is mainly replenished by —

(A) sunlight
(B) infiltration of rainwater
(C) evaporation from rivers
(D) transpiration from plants

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rainwater seeps underground and refills groundwater.

Link:

Report Error

Question (11)

Tiny water droplets around a cold glass of water are formed due to —

Explanation:

Link:

Question (12)

Which stage of the water cycle returns water to rivers and oceans?

Explanation:

Link:

Question (13)

The process by which plants release water vapour into the atmosphere is called —

Explanation:

Link:

Question (14)

Which of the following increases the rate of evaporation?

Explanation:

Link:

Question (15)

Water vapour rises upward because it is —

Explanation:

Link:

Question (16)

Which process forms rain, snow and hail?

Explanation:

Link:

Question (17)

Which of the following is NOT a part of the water cycle?

Explanation:

Link:

Question (18)

Why does water collect on the lid of a boiling pot?

Explanation:

Link:

Question (19)

Which process converts cloud droplets into rainfall?

Explanation:

Link:

Question (20)

During the water cycle, groundwater is mainly replenished by —

Explanation:

Link:

Excel With Tutors

ExcelWithTutors

For Student

For Tutors

Learn

OUR POLICY