Water Cycle

Front

What is the process by which water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What term describes the movement of water downhill due to gravity?

Back

Runoff

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds?

Back

Condensation

Front

In which phase of the water cycle do clouds form?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the continuous process of water moving from the earth to the atmosphere and back called?

Back

The Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for precipitation that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water?

Back

Surface Runoff

Front

What is the term for the process where water seeps into the ground and replenishes groundwater supplies?

Back

Infiltration