Water Cycle

Front

What is the process of water falling out of the atmosphere?

Back

Precipitation

Front

Which process is driven by energy from the sun?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What natural force drives precipitation?

Back

Gravity

Front

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

Back

Transpiration

Front

Which of Earth's reservoirs holds the most water?

Back

Oceans

Front

What is the term for water vapor cooling and turning into liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for water that is stored underground?

Back

Groundwater

Front

What is the process of water changing from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call the water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

Back

Surface Water