Matter and Water Cycle

A state of matter with a fixed volume and shape

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Mass

The state in which matter maintains a fixed volume but adapts to the shape of its container

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Water Vapor

The state in which matter expands to occupy whatever volume is available

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Mass

The gaseous form of water. It is produced when water evaporates.

• Solid
• Liquid
• Water Vapor
• Precipitation

The continual cycle of water moving between the land, ocean, and the air.

• Water Cycle
• Oxygen Cycle
• Water Vapor
• Condensation

The process in which matter changes from a liquid to a gas

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Transpiration

The process in which matter changes from a gas into a liquid

• Evaporation
• Precipitation
• Condensation
• Transpiration

Water that is released from clouds in the sky (ex. rain, snow, sleet)

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Run-off

Precipitation that does not evaporate or get absorbed. Makes its way to places where water collects.  

• Evaporation
• Transpiration
• Run-off
• Precipitation

Evaporation of water from plant leaves

• Transpiration
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Run-off