water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
how many stages of water cycle and what r they called?
A
3 (evaportation, condensation, precipitation)
2
Q
condensation?
A
process where water vapor becomes liquid
3
Q
precipitation
A
water released from clouds
4
Q
main forms of precipitation?
A
rain, snow, sleet, hail
5
Q
evaporation
A
process where liquid turns to gas (water vapour)
6
Q
how does the water cycle work?
A
water from oceans or lakes evaporates (sun), condenses and drops from clouds
