Water Cycle

Front

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

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Evaporation

Front

What do we call the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

Front

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

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Precipitation

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor into the air?

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Transpiration

Front

What is infiltration in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Infiltration is the process where water gradually sinks into the ground to become groundwater.

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Runoff is the water that flows over the ground and returns to oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Front

Why is evaporation important in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation helps to move water from the ground into the atmosphere.

Front

What role does condensation play in the water cycle?

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Condensation forms clouds and is essential for precipitation.

Front

How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

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Precipitation returns water to the Earth's surface, replenishing water sources.

Front

What is the difference between infiltration and runoff?

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Infiltration allows water to gradually sink into groundwater, while runoff flows back into bodies of water.