The Water Cycle- NC 5th Grade Science

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the name of the cloud that forms at ground level, often reducing visibility?

Back

Fog

Front

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

Back

The sun

Front

What term describes the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation?

Back

The water cycle

Front

What process involves water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is precipitation in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

How does the sun contribute to the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

Back

Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.