Water Cycle Flashcards
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What are the three states of water?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
True or False: Evaporation is the process where water turns from a gas to a liquid.
False.
Fill in the blank: Water that falls from the sky is called __________.
precipitation.
What is the main source of water for the water cycle?
The ocean.
Multiple Choice: Which process involves water changing from a liquid to a gas? A) Precipitation B) Evaporation C) Condensation
B) Evaporation.
What do we call large bodies of water that store freshwater?
Water reservoirs.
True or False: The water cycle only includes the ocean.
False.
What happens during condensation in the water cycle?
Water vapor cools and turns into liquid water.
Fill in the blank: The process of water soaking into the ground is known as __________.
infiltration.
What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?
The sun provides energy for evaporation.
What is condensation?
Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water.
True or False: Condensation occurs when air is heated.
False
Fill in the blank: When the temperature of air decreases, the capacity of air to hold water vapor __________.
decreases
What is a common example of condensation that you can see in everyday life?
Water droplets on a cold glass or dew on grass in the morning.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects condensation? A) Temperature B) Humidity C) Wind speed
C) Wind speed
What happens to the water vapor molecules during condensation?
They lose energy and come together to form liquid water.
True or False: Condensation can only occur at temperatures below freezing.
False
What is the term for the temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and condensation begins?
Dew point
Fill in the blank: The process of condensation is important for the __________ cycle.
water
Multiple Choice: Which weather phenomenon is associated with condensation? A) Rain B) Tornado C) Earthquake
A) Rain
