Hydrological Cycle & Drainage Basins

Front

What is the energy source for the hydrological cycle?

Back

the Sun

Front

The hydrological cycle is often described as an _____________ cycle.

Back

Closed

Front

What part of the hydrological cycle does this picture show?

Back

condensation

Front

What part of the hydrological cycle does this picture show?

Back

precipitation

Front

What part of the hydrological cycle does this picture show?

Back

evaporation

Front

When water condenses, the water vapor in the air gets ___________ and changes back into liquid.

Back

cold

Front

When water condenses, the liquid water forms ______________.

Back

clouds

Front

Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

Back

heavy

Front

Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.

Back

heats up

Front

Which of these is not an example of precipitation? Options: rain, sleet, snow

Back

clouds