Understanding the Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for the solid parts of the Earth, including the rocks, minerals, and landforms?

Back

Geosphere

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

Which term describes the ability of rock or soil to allow water to flow through it?

Back

Permeability

Front

What is the term for the process by which water circulates between the earth's spheres?

Back

Hydrologic cycle

Front

What is the term for the release of harmful materials into the environment?

Back

Pollution

Front

What is the term for the water vapor that forms clouds in the atmosphere?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the process called when water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

Back

Evapotranspiration

Front

What is the term for the area where water is stored underground?

Back

Aquifer

Front

What is the term for the process by which water seeps into the ground?

Back

Infiltration