The Water Cycle

Front

What process is happening step A? Options: transpiration, evaporation, condensation, accumulation

Back

evaporation

Front

The process by which molecules of water vapor become liquid water.

Back

condensation

Front

Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth’s surface because of gravity.

Back

precipitation

Front

In order for evaporation to occur, liquid water must change state into a ___________.

Back

gas

Front

In order for condensation to occur, water vapor (gas) must change state into a _________.

Back

liquid

Front

What is the step in the water cycle that moves the most amount of water up into the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What process is happening step B? Options: transpiration, precipitation, condensation

Back

condensation

Front

What process occurs when water droplets form on grass in the morning?

Back

condensation

Front

Why do plants in a closed terrarium on a sunny windowsill always have enough water?

Back

Energy from the sun cycles water through the soil, the plants, and the air.

Front

In which form does water rise into the atmosphere when it evaporates? Options: water vapor, water droplets, snow, ice

Back

water vapor