Water Cycle Practice

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

The sun is the energy source for the water cycle.

Front

Water in its gas form is called ____________________.

Back

Water vapor.

Front

True or False: The water cycle has no start or end.

Back

True.

Front

What happens when water is heated in the ocean by the sun and turns into water vapor?

Back

This process is called evaporation.

Front

Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?

Back

This stage is called runoff.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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 heated and changes into water vapor.

Front

What role do plants play in the water cycle?

Back

Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

Front

What is the process of water soaking into the ground called?

Back

Infiltration.