The Water Cycle

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Define evaporation

Back

the process by which liquid water changes to water vapor

Front

What letter represents groundwater?

Back

G

Front

Define infiltration

Back

the movement of water into the ground

Front

Define precipitation

Back

any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface

Front

What letter represents evaporation?

Back

F

Front

What is condensation?

Back

the process by which water vapor in the air cools and becomes liquid water

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere

Front

What is surface runoff?

Back

water that flows over the ground surface to bodies of water

Front

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

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the sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle