Water Cycle

Front

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

Back

transpiration

Front

The Earth can make new water, we just have to wait long enough for the cycle to be over. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Which of the following is an example of condensation? A) Water boiling on a stove B) Puddles on the sidewalk after a hard rain C) Water droplets on the outside of a cold drink D) Snow falling in Colorado

Back

C) Water droplets on the outside of a cold drink

Front

Condensation occurs when water vapor _____________.

Back

cools off and becomes liquid water

Front

Which of the following weather tools measures rainfall? A) Barometer B) Wind vane C) Anemometer D) Rain gauge

Back

D) Rain gauge

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

evaporation

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun

Front

What happens during evaporation?

Back

Water heats up and changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is the term for water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

Back

condensation