The Water Cycle

Front

What happens to water vapor when it gets cold?

Back

It condenses and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold and turns back into a liquid, forming clouds.

Front

What causes evaporation?

Back

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

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water, causing it to fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

Give an example of precipitation.

Back

Snow is an example of precipitation.

Front

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

Back

The sun heats up water, causing evaporation.

Front

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What forms when water vapor cools and condenses?

Back

Clouds are formed when water vapor cools and condenses.

Front

What happens during the water cycle when it rains?

Back

Water falls from the clouds to the earth as precipitation.

Front

What is the term for water falling from the sky?

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Precipitation.