5th Grade Science Vocabulary - Water Cycle

Front

Evaporation in the context of the water cycle is:

Back

the process of water turning into vapor

Front

Condensation in the context of the water cycle is:

Back

the process of water vapor turning into liquid water

Front

The sun plays a crucial role in the water cycle by:

Back

evaporating water from the Earth's surface

Front

What forms can precipitation take?

Back

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail

Front

Accumulation in the context of the water cycle refers to:

Back

the process of water gathering in large bodies like oceans, seas, and lakes.

Front

Clouds are formed by the process of: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Sublimation

Back

Condensation

Front

What role does an ocean play in the water cycle?

Back

It is the primary source of evaporation.

Front

A cycle in the context of the water cycle is:

Back

a continuous process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

Front

When does runoff usually occur?

Back

During heavy rainfall or snowmelt