The Sun and the Water Cycle

Front

The process in which water changes from a liquid into a gas is called _________.

Back

Evaporation

Front

What determines the state (solid, liquid, or gas) of water?

Back

Temperature

Front

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds in the sky is called _________.

Back

Precipitation

Front

When water vapor cools, _________ are formed.

Back

Clouds

Front

What is needed to do work or cause change?

Back

Energy

Front

The process of water vapor turning into liquid water is called _________.

Back

Condensation

Front

The movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere is known as _________.

Back

Evapotranspiration

Front

The water cycle is also known as the _________.

Back

Hydrologic cycle

Front

What is the term for water that flows over the ground after rain?

Back

Runoff

Front

The sun's energy is essential for which process in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation