The Water Cycle

Front

What source of energy drives the entire Water Cycle?

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Solar energy

Front

___ is the process by which water is converted from a liquid to a gas.

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Evaporation

Front

Water stored or flowing underground is called:

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Groundwater

Front

When water travels BELOW ground after precipitation, what is it called?

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Groundwater

Front

___ is the process by which water vapor is released by plants.

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Transpiration

Front

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

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Condensation

Front

What term describes the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere and back?

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Water Cycle

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

Front

What is runoff?

Back

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

Front

What is infiltration?

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The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.