Water Cycle Vocabulary

What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• sublimation

• evaporation

• melting

• condensation

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What is the process by which water vapor in the air turns into liquid water?

• condensation

• precipitation

• sublimation

• evaporation

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What is the process by which water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

• sublimation

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

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

• transpiration

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

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Which process of the water cycle involves the sun's heat?

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

• evaporation

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Which process of the water cycle forms clouds?

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

• transpiration

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Which process of the water cycle includes rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

• evaporation

• transpiration

• precipitation

• condensation

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Which process of the water cycle is responsible for water loss from plants?

• transpiration

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

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What is the primary source of energy for the water cycle?

• moon

• earth

• sun

• wind

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Which process of the water cycle involves the movement of water through plants?

• evaporation

• transpiration

• precipitation

• condensation

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