Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the process called when liquid water turns into water vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call the water that is stored underground?

Back

Groundwater

Front

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

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration

Front

Which stage of the water cycle involves water flowing back to the ocean or lakes?

Back

Runoff

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

Back

The Sun

Front

How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

Back

Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.

Front

What happens to water vapor as it rises and cools in the atmosphere?

Back

It condenses to form clouds.