Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process by which water vapor (gas) cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

Back

Oceans supply about 90 percent of the evaporated water that goes into the water cycle.

Front

What state of matter is water in during evaporation?

Back

Gas.

Front

What happens to water during evaporation?

Back

Water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state.

Front

What happens to water during condensation?

Back

Water vapor changes from a gas back to a liquid state.

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.