WATER Cycle

Front

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

Back

The sun

Front

Water in its gas form is called ____________________

Back

water vapor

Front

What are formed when water vapor condenses?

Back

Clouds

Front

What are clouds made of?

Back

water

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process of water turning from liquid to gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process of water vapor turning back into liquid.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Water that falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is the process of water moving from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What role do plants play in the water cycle?

Back

Plants release water vapor into the air through transpiration.

Front

What is the term for water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

Back

Surface water.