Water cycle worksheets
Evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
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How to make water cycle worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these water cycle worksheets
The water cycle moves water endlessly between oceans, air and land, powered by the Sun. These worksheets cover evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection, plus transpiration, runoff, infiltration and groundwater.
A cold glass of water on a hot day makes a perfect condensation demo.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, short answers, word search.
- Key words: water cycle, evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, transpiration, water vapour, runoff, groundwater, cloud, reservoir, infiltration.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
Does the water cycle ever end?
No. Water keeps cycling: the water in today’s rain has evaporated and fallen many times before.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.