Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

Front

What is the process of water falling out of the atmosphere?

Back

Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in forms such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

Front

What is the process of matter changing from a gas to a liquid?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools and turns back into liquid water, forming droplets.

Front

What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid?

Back

Crystallization is the process where liquid water freezes and turns into ice.

Front

Which process is driven by energy from gravity?

Back

Precipitation is driven by gravity, as it pulls water droplets down from clouds to the ground.

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

The Water Cycle is the continuous process of water movement through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

Front

What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process where water from oceans, rivers, and lakes is heated by the sun and turns into vapor, entering the atmosphere.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle by heating water and causing it to rise as vapor.

Front

What is the term for water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation?

Back

Collection refers to the accumulation of water in bodies of water after it has fallen as precipitation.

Front

What happens to water vapor when it cools in the atmosphere?

Back

When water vapor cools, it undergoes condensation, forming clouds and eventually leading to precipitation.