The Water Cycle- NC 5th Grade Science

Front

Why does precipitation occur?

Back

The droplets are too heavy for the air to hold.

Front

What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product? Options: condensation, evaporation, sublimation, transpiration

Back

transpiration

Front

What cloud is found at ground level?

Back

Fog

Front

During which stage do clouds form? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation

Back

condensation

Front

What is the beginning source of energy for the water cycle?

Back

sun

Front

What controls whether water is a gas, liquid, or solid ice?

Back

What temperature it is.

Front

What must occur before clouds can form?

Back

water vapor must lose heat energy

Front

What are the weather conditions when stratus clouds are close to the ground? Options: clear, foggy, cold, windy.

Back

foggy

Front

Which is most responsible for the movement of air masses?

Back

changes in air temperature

Front

Relationship between precipitation and runoff?

Back

More precipitation increases runoff.