Water Cycle Processes and Concepts

Front

What do we call it when water evaporates, condenses, then precipitates to the earth and then repeats?

Back

The Water Cycle.

Front

When water does not get absorbed into soil or evaporate into the atmosphere it becomes __________.

Back

runoff

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

Back

cirrus

Front

The process in which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water is called:

Back

condensation

Front

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere compared to how much it could hold is called:

Back

Relative Humidity

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for water that falls from the atmosphere to the earth, such as rain or snow?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the term for the water that flows over the ground and does not get absorbed?

Back

Runoff

Front

What is the name of the process where ice changes directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first?

Back

Sublimation