Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water vapor in the atmosphere packs together tightly and cools down?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the process called when water from a lake, river, or ocean gets heated up by the sun?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What does the sun turn water into?

Back

Water vapor

Front

What is the term for when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, or sleet?

Back

Precipitation

Front

In what phase of the water cycle do clouds form?

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 the process where plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the collection of water in oceans, lakes, and rivers called?

Back

Collection

Front

What happens to water during evaporation?

Back

It changes from liquid to gas.

Front

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

Back

The Sun