Flashcard 9 Review: Water Cycle and Watersheds

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Condensation

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The process in which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds or dew.

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Transpiration

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The process where plants absorb water through their roots and release water vapor through their leaves.

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Infiltration

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The process by which precipitation becomes groundwater as it seeps into the soil.

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Atmosphere

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The blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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Wetland

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An area covered by water for part of the year, supporting diverse ecosystems.

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Evaporation

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The process where liquid water turns into vapor, often due to heat.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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Groundwater

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, replenished by infiltration.

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Water Cycle

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

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Watershed

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An area of land that drains rainwater or snow into one location, such as a river or lake.