Water Cycle

Front

The process when plants release water vapor from their leaves is called _____________.

Back

Transpiration

Front

Precipitation occurs because _____________.

Back

the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold

Front

What source of energy evaporates the most water from Earth’s surface?

Back

The sun

Front

What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?

Back

Runoff

Front

When clouds fill with water and can't hold anymore, the water falls from the clouds as _____________.

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth called?

Back

The Water Cycle

Front

What do we call the water that is absorbed by the ground and replenishes underground water sources?

Back

Infiltration