Water Cycle

Front

What is the state of the atmosphere at a certain place at a specific time?

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Weather

Front

What is the study of the atmosphere and all that takes place within it?

Back

Meteorology

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the sky.

Front

What occurs when water absorbs enough energy to turn into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What occurs when water vapor cools and turns to a liquid?

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Condensation

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

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 term for the process where water changes from a liquid to a solid?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the term for the process where ice changes directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first?

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Sublimation

Front

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

Back

The Sun