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Water Cycle

Water Cycle Terms

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What is the source of energy that drives the water cycle? Solar Radiation
What is it called when a beach towel drys in the sun? Evaporation
What is the process that occurs when energy from the Sun turns water into gas known as water vapor? Evaporation
What is it called when a pond shrinks in size during a drought? Evaporation
What is it called when fog appears on the inside the windows of a school bus? Condensation
What is water that has soaked into the surface of the Earth and is stored underground? Groundwater
What is the process in which water on the ground enters the soil? Infiltration
What is the process in which plants release water vapor into the air? Transpiration
What is it called when steam is released from a hot kettle? Evaporation
What is it called when snowflakes drift to the ground during a blizzard? Precipitation
Does water that evaporates from the ocean contain salt? No
What is it called when water vapor is given off from the leaves of a tree? Transpiration
What is it called when a stream flows down the side of a mountain? Runoff
What is when water vapor in the air cools and changes from a gas to a liquid? Condensation
What is when gravity pulls water down hills and slopes? Runoff
What is it called when water falls from the clouds as rain, sleet, or snow? Precipitation
What is it called when steam rises from a mug of hot chocolate? Evaporation
What is it called when water drops appear on the side of a cold drink during a hot day? Condensation
When does more evaporation occur? At night or during the day? During the day
What is it called when rain pours down from a thundercloud? Precipitation
What is it called when water drips from the lid of a pot of boiling water? Condensation
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