The Water Cycle

Front

________ is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat from the sun.

Back

Evaporation

Front

_________ is water released from clouds in the form of rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, or hail.

Back

Precipitation

Front

Most precipitation falls as _________.

Back

Rain

Front

Do clouds play a significant role in the movement and storage of water on our planet?

Back

True

Front

The water on our planet is the same water that was here millions of years ago. However, it is continuously moving and being recycled through the water cycle.

Back

True

Front

___________% of Earth’s water can be found in the oceans.

Back

70%

Front

Where is water stored?

Back

Rivers, Lakes, Clouds

Front

Water vapor is which state of matter?

Back

Gas

Front

_________ is the process of water vapor turning back into a liquid upon cooling.

Back

Condensation

Front

________________is the process where solid water (ice) is directly converted into water vapor (gas).

Back

Sublimation