Water Cycle

Front

What is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is an example of precipitation?

Back

Snow

Front

What is the process called when water soaks into soil or porous rock?

Back

Infiltration

Front

Which natural body exerts a major influence on weather and climate by absorbing energy from the sun?

Back

Ocean

Front

Why is runoff important in the water cycle?

Back

It returns water to other locations on Earth.

Front

What is the process of water changing from liquid to vapor called?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What term describes the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

Back

Evapotranspiration

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 term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What stage of the water cycle involves water falling back to Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation