Water Cycle Flashcard

Front

____% of the Earth's surface is water.

Back

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Front

What are the 4 characteristics of water?

Back

color, clarity, salinity, taste

Front

What are the 6 categories of water?

Back

fresh, salt, ground, glaciers, lakes & rivers, water in air and soil

Front

Water droplets that fall from the atmosphere in the form of rain, snow, sleet, and hail is?

Back

precipitation

Front

The cooling of water in the atmosphere changing from a gas to a liquid is?

Back

condensation

Front

The process that occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas caused by heat is?

Back

evaporation

Front

The passage of water vapor from a plant to the atmosphere is?

Back

transpiration

Front

Rainfall that hasn't been absorbed by soil and travels to the ocean is?

Back

run off

Front

In order for evaporation to happen, _____ must be present.

Back

heat

Front

When water condenses, ______ must be present.

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cooling