The Water Cycle

Front

What is the process where the sun dries up water from lakes, rivers, and oceans?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call water in lakes and rivers that does not contain salt?

Back

Fresh water

Front

What is the continual movement of water between the land, ocean, and air?

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The Water Cycle

Front

What are the forms of precipitation?

Back

Rain, sleet, hail, and snow

Front

What would happen if the Sun is removed from the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and transpiration.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

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

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.