Water Cycle

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What is it called when water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the land to the atmosphere and back?

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

The process by which plants release water vapor into the air.

Front

What role does temperature play in the water cycle?

Back

Temperature changes cause water to change states between solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What is runoff in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Runoff is the flow of water over land, returning to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Front

What happens to water vapor when it cools?

Back

It condenses into liquid water.

Front

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

Back

The Sun.

Front

How does evaporation contribute to the water cycle?

Back

It removes water from the Earth's surface and adds water vapor to the atmosphere.