Water Cycle - TCI

Front

What is the process called when water absorbs enough energy to turn into a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and turns into a liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

Does the water cycle have a beginning and an end?

Back

No, the water cycle has no beginning and no end.

Front

What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

Liquid water changes to water vapor.

Front

What is the term for the process where water forms on the outside of a cold bottle left in the sun?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is precipitation in the water cycle?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds to the ground.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides energy that drives evaporation.

Front

What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation and transpiration.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

Back

Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning into liquid.