Miller version - "Liquid Learning: Water Cycle Review"

Front

What is the definition of a universal solvent?

Back

A universal solvent is a substance that can dissolve most other substances, with water being the most common example.

Front

In which state of matter does water exist when it falls to the ground as rain?

Back

Liquid

Front

List all forms of precipitation. What are they?

Back

Rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

Front

What percentage of the Earth's water is fresh water?

Back

3%.

Front

What two forces drive the water cycle?

Back

The sun and gravity.

Front

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water called?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

Front

What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

Back

Groundwater is a crucial component of the water cycle, providing water for plants and replenishing surface water bodies.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.