5 P.2 Water Cycle Review

Front

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

Back

The sun.

Front

What are the three states of water that can occur during the water cycle?

Back

Solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What process occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

What are some forms of precipitation in the water cycle?

Back

Snow, rain, hail, and fog.

Front

What happens to water vapor in the air when it cools down?

Back

It condenses into liquid water, forming droplets.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evapotranspiration.

Front

How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

Back

Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.

Front

What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

Back

Clouds are formed by condensed water vapor and can lead to precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

Back

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