The Water Cycle

Front

What is the SOURCE of energy which drives the entire water cycle?

Back

the sun

Front

When the process of _____________________ occurs, it actually cools the atmosphere.

Back

evaporation

Front

The process of ________________ releases heat back into the atmosphere

Back

condensation

Front

Plants are a ___________ in the water cycle

Back

Store

Front

Clouds are a major ___________ in the water cycle

Back

Store

Front

Run off is a ________________ in the water cycle

Back

Flow

Front

The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

Back

Infiltration

Front

Factors affecting the rate of water infiltration into soil: Vegetation cover, Soil type (clay/loam/sand), Intensity of rainfall, Relief of the land (slope)

Back

All of the above

Front

When moisture is released from the leaves of trees into the air it is called:

Back

transpiration