Water Cycle

Front

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for water falling from clouds to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call the movement of water from the soil into the atmosphere through plants?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the process where solid ice changes directly into water vapor?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for water soaking into the ground?

Back

Infiltration

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the flow of water over the ground surface?

Back

Runoff

Front

What is the process of water vapor being released from plants called?

Back

Transpiration