Water Cycle Flashcard

Front

What is the change in state of matter from a gas to a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

During a rainy day, what is the process called when water flows down the street towards lower areas?

Back

Runoff

Front

What is the term for the change in position or location?

Back

Movement

Front

What is the constant movement of water through the land, air, oceans, and living things called?

Back

Water cycle

Front

Which process describes the change in state of matter from a liquid to a vapor or gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What do we call the water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

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Precipitation

Front

What is the term for the water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans?

Back

Runoff

Front

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the water cycle's stage where water is absorbed by plants?

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Transpiration