Water Cycle Practice

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Runoff is the part of the water cycle where excess water flows over the ground and does not soak into the soil, eventually reaching rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Front

What stage of the water cycle involves water changing from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation is the stage where water changes from liquid to gas.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and forms liquid droplets, leading to cloud formation.

Front

Which stage of the water cycle causes clouds to form?

Back

Condensation causes clouds to form.

Front

What is the opposite process of condensation?

Back

Evaporation is the opposite of condensation, where water changes from liquid to gas.

Front

What is precipitation in the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

What role does evaporation play in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation helps to move water from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere as water vapor.

Front

What is the process of transpiration?

Back

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

Front

How does groundwater relate to the water cycle?

Back

Groundwater is water that has soaked into the soil and is stored underground, playing a crucial role in the water cycle.

Front

What is the significance of aquifers in the water cycle?

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Aquifers are underground layers of water-bearing rock that store groundwater, which can be accessed for drinking and irrigation.