Water Cycle Thinking Time

Front

What are formed when water vapor condenses and come together?

Back

Clouds

Front

What part of the water cycle is represented by condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What is runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, melting snow, or other sources flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Front

What is the most abundant form of water in the water cycle?

Back

Water vapor is the most abundant form of water at any time in the water cycle.

Front

What is evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated and changes into water vapor.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

Front

What is infiltration?

Back

Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

Front

What happens during condensation?

Back

During condensation, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.