Water Cycle

Front

What are formed when water vapor condenses and comes together?

Back

Clouds

Front

What is the term for water running off the land surface?

Back

Run-off

Front

What step of the water cycle involves water changing from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the sky.

Front

In which area would the rate of evaporation be the lowest?

Back

Over the desert.

Front

What process involves plants releasing water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the term for water that falls to the ground from clouds?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What happens to water during evaporation?

Back

It changes from liquid to gas.