The Water Cycle

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

the sun

Front

Which of these is an example of precipitation? Options: snow, air, clouds, vapor

Back

snow

Front

Why is runoff important?

Back

It returns water to other locations on Earth

Front

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.

Back

precipitation

Front

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

Back

condensation

Front

Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

run off

Front

Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?

Back

evaporation

Front

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

evaporation

Front

Which stage does the #3 show in the diagram? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

condensation

Front

What does the #4 show in the diagram? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

precipitation