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The Water Cycle
4-4.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the energy source that drives the water cycle? | lakes and streams |
| During the water cycle, water moves _____. | between earth and air |
| Which environment on Earth would probably add the greatest amount of water to the water cycle through evaporation? | the oceans |
| Evaporation is the process in which _____. | water turns into a gas |
| Condensation is the process in which _____. | water vapor cools and changes into a liquid |
| As water vapor rises in the atmosphere, it cools and becomes liquid water. This process is known as _____. | condensation |
| Sam breathed on his window. He then wrote his name on the window. Which cycle describes the process that allowed Sam to do this? | condensation |
| In the water cycle, rain, snow, or sleet falling to the ground is a form of _____. | precipitation |
| Which common form of precipitation falls when temperatures are above the freezing point of water? | rain |
| Snow and sleet are two kinds of _____. | precipitation |
| Which form of precipitation is most likely to cause damage when hitting the roof of a car? | hail |
| The change from a liquid to a gas is called..... | evaporation |
| The change from a gas to a liquid is called..... | condensation |
| What is water that falls from clouds? | precipitation |
| Water that falls over the ground is called.... | runoff |
| What is a process that does not have a beginning or end? | cycle |
| What is the movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere? | The Water Cycle |
| Liquid water on Earth becomes a gas. What is that gas called? | water vapor |
| What does the process of evaporation result from? | the Sun's energy |
| The process of condensation results from.... | the cooling of air temperature |
| Water droplets condense directly onto surfaces such as... | grass, a car or glass |
| From your study guide, what are two things that form as a result of condensation? | clouds and dew |
| What are the 4 types of precipitation? | rain, snow, sleet and hail |
| Which forms of precipitation occur from freezing temperatures in the air? | snow, sleet and hail |
| Which form of precipitation occur when the air temperature is above freezing? | rain |
| If precipitation falls on land surfaces, it attempts to return to the ocean or lakes as | runoff |
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