ice & steam
6 free practice questions with explanations
PassNova has 6 free Kids Water Cycle practice questions on ice & steam, each with a clear explanation. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback — 100% free, no sign-up, on any device. Updated for 2026.
ice & steam: example questions & answers
6 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback on every answer.
What does water turn into when it gets very cold and freezes?
- AIce✓
- BSmoke
- CSteam
- DSand
Answer: When water gets cold enough it freezes and becomes solid ice.
What does water turn into when it is heated until it boils?
- ASand
- BIce
- CSteam✓
- DRock
Answer: When water is heated a lot it boils and turns into steam, which is a gas.
What happens to an ice cube if you leave it in a warm room?
- AIt stays frozen forever
- BIt melts back into water✓
- CIt turns into a stone
- DIt grows bigger
Answer: Warmth makes ice melt and change back into liquid water.
Water can be three different things. Which list is correct?
- AOnly liquid water
- BWood, metal and glass
- CSand, mud and rock
- DSolid ice, liquid water and gas (steam)✓
Answer: Water can be a solid (ice), a liquid (water) or a gas (steam).
Why should you be careful near boiling water and steam?
- AThey are freezing cold
- BThey are made of ice
- CThey are very hot and could burn you✓
- DThey are completely safe to touch
Answer: Boiling water and steam are very hot, so we stay careful to avoid getting burnt.
What is frozen water that falls from clouds as soft white flakes called?
- ASteam
- BSnow✓
- CDrizzle
- DFog
Answer: When it is very cold, water in clouds freezes and falls as snowflakes.