Water Cycle Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the water cycle?
The continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere.
What are the main processes of the water cycle?
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
True or False: Evaporation is the process where water vapor turns into liquid water.
False
Fill in the blank: Water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water during the process of __________.
condensation
What is precipitation?
The falling of water from the atmosphere to the Earth’s surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation? A) Rain B) Snow C) Evaporation D) Hail
C) Evaporation
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
The sun provides the energy necessary for evaporation to occur.
True or False: All water that evaporates eventually returns to the Earth as precipitation.
True
What is infiltration in the context of the water cycle?
The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
Fill in the blank: The process of water moving over the surface of the ground and into bodies of water is called __________.
runoff
What is transpiration?
The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
Multiple Choice: Which process involves water vapor rising into the atmosphere? A) Precipitation B) Evaporation C) Infiltration D) Transpiration
B) Evaporation
True or False: The water cycle is a closed system.
True
What is the significance of the water cycle for ecosystems?
It helps regulate climate, supports plant growth, and maintains water supply.
Fill in the blank: Water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation is known as __________.
surface water
What is groundwater?
Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.
Multiple Choice: Which factor can affect the rate of evaporation? A) Temperature B) Wind speed C) Humidity D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the term for the process of water vapor turning directly into ice?
Sublimation
True or False: The water cycle is only important for freshwater resources.
False
What happens during the condensation stage of the water cycle?
Water vapor cools and forms clouds.
