Water Cycle

Front

Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.

Back

heats up

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth

Front

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________.

Back

precipitation

Front

Which of the following causes all of the water on the planet to change its state (solid, liquid, gas) and move through the water cycle?
Options: amount of plant matter, location of ice caps, size of ocean, temperature

Back

temperature

Front

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

Back

provide heat energy for evaporation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor (a gas) turns to liquid water?

Back

condensation

Front

Where is most water found on the Earth?

Back

In the Ocean

Front

What source of energy evaporates the most water from Earth's surface?

Back

Sun

Front

What is water that is released from clouds in the sky; includes rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain?

Back

Precipitation

Front

The changes to water when it cycles the earth is called

Back

the water cycle