Water on Earth!

Front

What happens when water condenses from its vapor state to its liquid state?

Back

clouds form

Front

What is one role that the ocean plays in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporated ocean water comes down as rain.

Front

In the Earth's water cycle, in which states of matter is water found naturally?

Back

solid, liquid and gas

Front

How are evaporation and precipitation connected to the ocean?

Back

They are processes that link the ocean with all of Earth's water.

Front

Rohan is having a glass of water with ice, and he notices that small water droplets are beginning to form on the outside of the glass. Which part of the water cycle do the droplets represent?

Back

condensation

Front

What is the primary role of the ocean in our water cycle?

Back

source of most evaporation

Front

What causes the evaporation of water in a puddle on a sunny day?

Back

energy from the sun

Front

Why do Aria and Ethan notice more clouds during the day than at night while on a camping trip?

Back

Fewer clouds form at night because the sun is not out to evaporate the water.

Front

What step is missing from Elijah's water cycle illustration to complete it? Options: evaporation, runoff, precipitation, condensation.

Back

condensation

Front

Why do ocean levels remain constant despite precipitation adding freshwater?

Back

Ocean water is continually changing from a liquid state into a vapor.