Water Cycle 2024

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

The Sun

Front

Which one is not a way water travels through the water cycle?

Back

Condensation, evaporation, runoff, Precipitation

Front

What is the next phase in the water cycle after evaporation?

Back

Condensation

Front

What part of the water cycle does evaporation represent?

Back

Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

Front

Why is runoff important in the water cycle?

Back

It returns water to other locations on Earth.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

Front

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation to occur.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.