The Water Cycle

The main source of energy for the water cycle.

• Radiant energy (sun)

• Water cycle

• Transpiration

• Crystallization

• Condensation

The process by which crystals form

• Radiant energy (sun)

• Water cycle

• Transpiration

• Crystallization

• Condensation

When water vapor loses thermal energy and becomes a liquid.

• Radiant energy (sun)

• Water cycle

• Transpiration

• Crystallization

• Condensation

The movement of water both on and above Earth's surface.

• Radiant energy (sun)

• Water cycle

• Transpiration

• Crystallization

• Condensation

The process during which plants release moisture into the air.

• Radiant energy (sun)

• Water cycle

• Transpiration

• Crystallization

• Condensation

What do the phase changes (condensation, evaporation, crystallization) in the water cycle have in common?

Explain how sunlight and gravity affect the water cycle on Earth.

This is when water is absorbed into the ground.

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Runoff

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_____ drives the water cycle.

• Grass

• The Sun

• Lakes

• Clouds

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Hail, sleet, snow, and rain are all forms of...

• Condensation

• Collection

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

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