Weather vs Climate and Water Cycle

Front

What is the average weather in an area over an extended period of time called?

Back

Climate

Front

What stage of the water cycle involves water droplets falling from clouds?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What happens when clouds of water droplets become too heavy?

Back

Precipitation occurs.

Front

In a model of the water cycle, what represents precipitation in the atmosphere?

Back

Water drops falling from the pan.

Front

How does the Sun contribute to the water cycle?

Back

By causing surface water to evaporate.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

The process of water turning into vapor due to heat.

Front

What is the term for water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What do we call the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

The water cycle.