Water Cycle

Front

What is the process of turning from a liquid into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the draining away of excess water from the surface of land?

Back

Runoff

Front

What do we call the mixture of gases that surround the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the falling of water, ice, or snow from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor collects on a cold surface?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for water that is stored in the ground?

Back

Groundwater

Front

What is the process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation