Water Cycle Review

Front

When water molecules condense to form drops heavy enough to fall to the earth's surface, this process is called ___________.

Back

precipitation

Front

The main source of energy for the water cycle is ___________.

Back

the sun

Front

The oceans supply about 90 percent of the _________ water that goes into the water cycle.

Back

evaporated

Front

When water changes from a gas back to a liquid the process is called ___________.

Back

condensation

Front

When water changes from a liquid to a gas the process is called ___________.

Back

evaporation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor rises and cools to form clouds?

Back

condensation

Front

What is the term for water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water?

Back

runoff

Front

What is the term for the process of water turning into vapor?

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 process where plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

transpiration