The water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Water is used for
A
- Drinking
- Agriculture
- Cultural purposes
- Household needs
- Supporting ecosystems
2
Q
Water cycles through
A
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Underground
- Through plants
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3
Q
What is evaporation?
A
Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into a gas
4
Q
What is condensation?
A
the process where water vapor becomes liquid.
5
Q
What is precipitation?
A
Precipitation is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls back to the earth
6
Q
What is transpiration?
A
Transpiration is evaporation of water from leaves of the plant.
7
Q
What is runoff?
A
Runoff occurs when there is more water than land can absorb. The excess liquid flows across the surface of the land and into nearby pools of water.
