Water Cycle

Front

What is the process called when water turns into vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What do we call the part of the water cycle that includes rain, snow, and sleet?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns back into liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the primary energy source that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the process called when water evaporates from plants?

Back

Transpiration

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the term for the collection of water in oceans, lakes, and rivers?

Back

Accumulation

Front

What happens to water vapor in the atmosphere as it cools?

Back

It condenses into clouds.

Front

What is the term for the process of water falling back to Earth from the atmosphere?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

They store water vapor and release it as precipitation.