Water Cycle Gizmo Vocabulary Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Freezing
A
changing from a liquid to a solid.
2
Q
Glacier
A
a large, slowly moving body of snow and ice
3
Q
Precipitation
A
water that falls to Earth’s surface.
example: rain, sleet, snow, hail, and mist
4
Q
Reservoir
A
a body of water, often an artificial lake, which is used to store water for
human use.
5
Q
Runoff
A
Sources of runoff include heavy rain, snowmelt, or excess irrigation water
6
Q
Transpiration
A
the release of water vapor from the leaves of plants.
7
Q
Infiltration
A
the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil
8
Q
Evaporation
A
change from a liquid to a gas at temperatures below boiling
