Water Distribution

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What percent of Earth's freshwater is available for human use?

Back

Less than 1% of Earth's freshwater is available for humans to use.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process where water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the air.

Front

How are evaporation and transpiration similar?

Back

Both processes involve the change of liquid water into water vapor.

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a layer of underground rock that holds water.

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Runoff is the excess water that isn't absorbed into the ground after it rains.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is a reservoir?

Back

A reservoir is a large natural or artificial lake used to store water.