The Water Cycle Practice

Front

The change of a liquid to a gas; the sun heats energy up and turns water into vapor (gas)

Back

evaporation

Front

The hydrologic cycle continuously recycles _______ through Earth's systems.

Back

water

Front

Water released from clouds as rain, snow, or hail.

Back

precipitation

Front

Part of the water cycle where an excess of water runs down and does not sink into the soil and eventually makes it to the rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Back

runoff

Front

Which reservoir in the water cycle contains the most water? Options: Ice Caps, Lakes, Groundwater, Oceans

Back

Oceans

Front

Which best explains why runoff is important?

Back

It returns water to other locations on Earth

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

the sun

Front

What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

Back

transpiration

Front

What is water vapor doing when it changes to liquid water?

Back

condensing

Front

During which stage do clouds form? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation

Back

condensation