Water Cycle

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

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

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor from their leaves into the atmosphere.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

Front

What is accumulation in the water cycle?

Back

Accumulation is the process where water collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

Back

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

Front

What happens during the cooling of water vapor?

Back

When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What instrument measures wind direction?

Back

A wind vane is the instrument used to measure wind direction.