Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when the sun heats the earth's water and it turns into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What term describes the process when warm air with water droplets meets cold air and becomes visible?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the constant movement of water through the environment?

Back

The water cycle

Front

What is dew an example of in terms of water state?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for water that falls from the atmosphere to the earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What are the three main states of water?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas

Front

What is the term for the process of water turning into vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

Back

It provides energy for evaporation.

Front

What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

Back

The process by which plants release water vapor into the air.