The Water Cycle

Front

What is the process by which water is converted from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What are the ways that water vapor enters the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration, Evaporation, and Respiration (all of the above)

Front

What is the process by which water vapor is released by plants?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is it called when water travels above ground after precipitation?

Back

Runoff

Front

What force causes water to fall from the sky and flow downhill?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What is infiltration in the water cycle?

Back

The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.