Water Cycle

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere is all the water on and in the Earth's crust.

Front

True or False: An aquifer is a permeable rock layer that can hold or transport water.

Back

True.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

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

Front

Where can water be stored?

Back

Water can be stored in rivers, lakes, and clouds.

Front

What is the water table?

Back

The water table is located at the top of the saturated zone.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Groundwater is water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.

Front

What is surface water?

Back

Surface water is water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as in rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Front

What is an aquifer?

Back

An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.