The Water Cycle

Front

What is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat from the sun?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail called?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the most common form of precipitation?

Back

Rain

Front

Do clouds play a significant role in the movement and storage of water on our planet? (True/False)

Back

True

Front

Is the water on our planet the same water that was here millions of years ago? (True/False)

Back

True

Front

What is the term for the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the process where solid water (ice or snow) changes directly into water vapor?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through plants?

Back

Transpiration

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What are the main stages of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection