The Water Cycle Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

The process by which water is converted from its liquid form to its vapour form.

A

Evaporation

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2
Q

When animals breathe, their lungs release water vapour to the atmosphere.

A

Respiration

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3
Q

Procedure of water evaporating from the surface of leaves

A

Transpiration

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4
Q

when a solid changes to a gas.

A

Sublimation

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5
Q

Water vapour in the atmosphere condenses then it becomes a liquid

A

Condensation

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6
Q

Water vapour in the air condenses and falls back to the earth as rain

A

Precipitation

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7
Q

The process of water flowing over the grounds surface to reach streams or oceans

A

Run off

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