Water Cycle & Surface Water

Front

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

Back

Melting

Front

What is the starting point of a river called?

Back

Source

Front

What are streams that flow together to make a river called?

Back

Tributaries

Front

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

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the name of the loop in a river channel where it winds back and forth?

Back

Meander

Front

What is the process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the area of land where all the water drains into a specific river called?

Back

Drainage basin

Front

What is the term for the end point of a river where it meets a larger body of water?

Back

Mouth

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?

Back

Transpiration