Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water moves from the ground to the air as a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Precipitation

Front

What do we call the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water over the surface of the land?

Back

Runoff

Front

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh water?

Back

3%

Front

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

Back

The Sun

Front

What happens to water in rivers and lakes when the temperature rises?

Back

It evaporates into the air.

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the state of water when it is frozen?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the state of water when it is in the form of rain?

Back

Liquid