Water Cycle

Front

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

Back

The sun.

Front

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.

Back

Precipitation.

Front

During which stage of the water cycle does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

Back

Runoff.

Front

When water _________, dew forms.

Back

Condenses.

Front

On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?

Back

Warm, sunny.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

It provides the energy needed for evaporation.