Water Cycle

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

Which process involves water vapor changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water into the ground due to gravity?

Back

Infiltration

Front

Which natural feature contains the largest volume of freshwater?

Back

Ice caps and glaciers

Front

What is the term for water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process called when water moves from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evapotranspiration

Front

What is the term for the water that flows over the ground surface?

Back

Runoff

Front

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

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for the process where water vapor cools and forms droplets?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the underground layer of water-saturated rock or soil?

Back

Aquifer