Water Cycle

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

The sun is the primary energy source for the water cycle, driving processes like evaporation.

Front

What is the opposite of condensation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where water changes from liquid to gas, the opposite of condensation.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is condensation falling onto land in the form of rain, sleet, hail, snow, and mist.

Front

Why does precipitation occur?

Back

Precipitation occurs because the droplets become too heavy for the air to hold.

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

Front

Define evaporation.

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water changes into water vapor.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

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

Front

What is the process of water moving from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

The process is called evaporation, where water from surfaces turns into vapor.

Front

What is runoff?

Back

Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.