Water Cycle Review

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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the sun

Front

Why is runoff important?

Back

It returns water to other locations on Earth.

Front

Water in the form of a gas.

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water vapor

Front

Condensation falling onto land in the form of rain, sleet, hail, snow, and mist.

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precipitation

Front

What is the part of the water cycle called where the precipitation falls from the atmosphere and creates a large body of water? It consists of rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans.

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collection

Front

A student looks outside her window after it has rained. She sees many puddles of water. Later that same day, the puddles are gone. Which process explains why the puddles are gone?

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evaporation

Front

How do transpiration and evaporation compare?

Back

During both processes, liquid water changes to water vapor.

Front

The water cycle is shown in the diagram. What would most likely happen if all evaporation of water stopped?

Back

No precipitation would fall.

Front

To which process is the formation of clouds related?

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Condensation

Front

During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?
Options: W, X, Y, Z

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Z