Water Cycle

Front

What is another name or synonym for the water cycle?

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Hydrologic cycle

Front

What is formed when water vapor condenses?

Back

Clouds

Front

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

Back

The sun

Front

The process of the trees giving off water is called?

Back

Transpiration

Front

The act of turning from a liquid into a gas, like boiling water is called?

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Evaporation

Front

What is the process called when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What term describes the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the process where plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration

Front

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

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Runoff

Front

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

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Condensation