Understanding the Water Cycle Vocabulary

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

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Collection

Which term describes the process where water vapor turns back into liquid?

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the term for water falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

• Collection

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

What is the gathering of water in oceans, lakes, and underground called?

• Collection

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

Which process involves the release of water vapor from plants into the air?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What is another term for the water cycle, describing the continuous movement of water on Earth?

• Hydrologic Cycle

• Atmosphere

• Energy Source

• Water Conservation

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth where water moves and changes form?

• Glaciers

• Atmosphere

• Collection

• Energy Source

In the context of the water cycle, what is the primary energy source?

• Glaciers

• Water Conservation

• The Sun

• Atmosphere

What are large masses of ice that store fresh water and are impacted by climate change called?

• Glaciers

• Atmosphere

• Collection

• Energy Source

What is the practice of using water wisely to ensure sustainability for the future?

• Evaporation

• Water Conservation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration