Water Cycle

Front

What is the process by which water vapor is formed?

Back

Water vapor is formed when liquid water is heated to form a gas.

Front

What state does ice turn into when the temperature rises above 32 degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

Ice melts into a liquid.

Front

At what temperature does water become a solid?

Back

Water becomes a solid at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

Front

What is the primary factor that determines the state of water?

Back

The state of water is determined by temperature.

Front

What is the term for water that flows in rivers and streams into oceans and lakes?

Back

Runoff.

Front

What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water is converted into water vapor.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation in the water cycle?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What role do temperature changes play in the water cycle?

Back

Temperature changes cause water to change states between solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is the significance of runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Runoff is important as it transports water from land to bodies of water, helping to replenish them.