Water Cycle Modified

Front

What is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What causes water to move?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the process that forms clouds?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process where water turns from a gas to a liquid.

Front

What is the process where plants return groundwater to the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy for evaporation.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

Back

Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.