Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor from their leaves?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What is the nature of the water cycle in terms of its beginning and end?

Back

The water cycle has no beginning and no end.

Front

What step of the water cycle is characterized by water turning into vapor?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the primary source of energy that drives evaporation from Earth's surface?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the most common form of precipitation during the summer?

Back

Rain.

Front

What term describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

The water cycle.

Front

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

Back

Condensation.

Front

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

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What are the three main forms of precipitation?

Back

Rain, snow, and sleet.

Front

How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

Back

Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.