Water Cycle Review

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

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

Back

Condensation

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water.

Front

True or False: The water cycle has a definite beginning and end.

Back

False. The water cycle is continuous.

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

Front

How does groundwater move?

Back

Groundwater moves from higher elevations to lower elevations.

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the term for water vapor in the air?

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Humidity.