Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water vapor is cooled and forms droplets of liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the movement of water past the soil going deep into the groundwater called?

Back

Inspiration or Percolation

Front

Through which process can water change to gas?

Back

Evaporation, Sublimation, and Transpiration are all correct.

Front

What process involves trees breathing out water vapor?

Back

Transpiration

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of condensation? Liquid water is cooled and forms solid frozen ice, Water vapor in the air cools and forms liquid water on the outside of a glass, Gaseous water is cooled and forms liquid water, Water vapor in the air cools and forms dew on the ground?

Back

Liquid water is cooled and forms solid frozen ice.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

The process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

Front

What is sublimation?

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The process where ice or snow changes directly into water vapor without first melting into water.