Water Cycle (22)

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

Front

Which of these is an example of precipitation?

Back

Snow.

Front

What is it called when water changes from a liquid to a water vapor?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

How old is most of the water we drink today?

Back

Millions of years.

Front

Water in its gas form is called ____________________.

Back

Water vapor.

Front

What process involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

Front

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

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration.

Front

What are the three main forms of water?

Back

Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy for evaporation.