Water Cycle

Front

Where does condensation occur?

Back

atmosphere

Front

From which sphere does most water evaporate?

Back

hydrosphere

Front

Water that is heated by the sun evaporates. Select the number that represents this process on the diagram: 1, 2, 3, 4.

Back

1

Front

When water vapor cools, it condenses. Select the number that represents this process on the diagram.

Back

2

Front

Number representing precipitation on the diagram: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

3

Front

Select the number that represents runoff on the diagram.

Back

4

Front

How is energy transferred during the water cycle?

Back

Water gains energy during evaporation and releases it during condensation.

Front

Energy is transferred between the atmosphere and hydrosphere by which two processes?

Back

condensation and evaporation

Front

Where is most of the fresh water on earth found?

Back

Glaciers and ice caps

Front

What is a major difference between fresh water and ocean water?

Back

Ocean water contains too much salt for people to drink.