Water Cycle Diagram

Front

What is the process called when water vapor in the air turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the process where water from plants evaporates into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What do we call the process of water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the term for the accumulation of water in large bodies like oceans, seas, and lakes?

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Accumulation

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evapotranspiration

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

Front

What is runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

Back

Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.