The Water Cycle Flashcard

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

the sun

Front

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

Back

precipitation

Front

What is it called when plants give off water vapor through pores in their leaves?

Back

transpiration

Front

Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

Back

heavy

Front

Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.

Back

heats up

Front

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

Back

condensation

Front

What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

Front

Water in its gas form is called ____________________.

Back

water vapor

Front

Water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock is called:

Back

Groundwater

Front

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

Back

evaporation