Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water absorbs enough energy to turn into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

Who are the scientists that study weather and predict its patterns?

Back

Meteorologist

Front

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

Back

Evaporating

Front

What do we call water that falls back to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What occurs when water vapor cools and turns into a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water Cycle

Front

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

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the collection of water in oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater?

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Storage

Front

What is the process by which water vapor in the air is converted back into liquid water?

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Condensation