Water Cycle

Front

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

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?

Back

The sun

Front

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

Back

Over the desert

Front

What is the term for water soaking into the ground after precipitation?

Back

Infiltration

Front

What natural phenomenon is formed by warm air rising, cooling, and then sinking?

Back

Convection currents

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for the water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

Back

Accumulation

Front

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

Back

Transpiration