The Hydrologic Cycle Flashcards
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What is another name for the hydrologic cycle?
The water cycle.
Does the amount of water on Earth increase or stay the same during the water cycle?
It remains constant.
What process turns liquid water into vapour in the water cycle
Evaporation
. What is the release of water by plants called?
Transpiration
What process releases water from plants and animals?
Cellular respiration.
What happens when water vapour in the atmosphere cools?
It condenses
What is the term for water falling to Earth as rain, snow, or hail?
Precipitation
How does water return to lakes and oceans?
Through runoff or groundwater.
What does each change of state in the water cycle involve
A change in thermal energy.
Why is the movement of thermal energy important in the water cycle?
It helps keep the average temperature of Earth relatively stable.
What is another name for the hydrologic cycle?
The water cycle.
Why is the movement of thermal energy important in the water cycle
It helps keep the average temperature of Earth relatively stable
