Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

Front

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

Back

Over the desert

Front

Which example is a form of precipitation?

Back

Hail

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the sky.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process of water turning into vapor and entering the atmosphere.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy for evaporation.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.