Water Cycle Review

Front

Gas cooling to become a liquid is called___________.

Back

Condensation

Front

When leaves release water into the atmosphere, this is called _________.

Back

transpiration

Front

What happens during evaporation?

Back

liquid heats to form a gas

Front

When water seeps into the soil or cracks in rock, which process is occurring?

Back

infiltration

Front

The main source of energy in the water cycle comes from which source?

Back

the sun

Front

Water that has seeped into the ground is called __________.

Back

groundwater

Front

When water does not infiltrate into the ground, where does it MOST LIKELY travel?

Back

It runs off into a river, stream, or lake.

Front

What occurs to form a cloud?

Back

A gas cools to form a liquid.

Front

Which role does gravity play in the water cycle? (Select all that apply)

it helps water move over and through soil and rock

,

it's heat drives the water cycle

,

it is a force that helps precipitation fall to earth

,

it has no affect on the water cycle

Back

it helps water move over and through soil and rock

,

it is a force that helps precipitation fall to earth

Front

Which process in the water cycle is #1?
Options: transpiration, condensation, precipitation, evaporation

Back

evaporation