Water Cycle and Related Concepts Flashcard

Front

What is the entire body of saltwater that covers about 71% of Earth called?

Back

Ocean

Front

Which term describes the collection of water, such as in a stream, puddle, or lake?

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Accumulation

Front

What do you call the changes of water when it evaporates into the air, condenses into clouds, and then precipitates down to Earth?

Back

the water cycle

Front

What is the gas state of water known as?

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Water vapor

Front

What is the movement of water on a surface to areas of lower elevation called?

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Surface runoff

Front

What process involves water turning from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

Front

What do we call the water that is stored underground?

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Groundwater

Front

What is the term for water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

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Precipitation

Front

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

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Transpiration