Chapter 1, The Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Permeable
A
Let’s water soak through
2
Q
Evaporation
A
When water turns into gas
3
Q
Groundwater
A
Water that has soaked into the ground
4
Q
Impermeable
A
Will not let water soak through
5
Q
The Sun
A
Provides heat and powers the Water Cycle
6
Q
Infiltration
A
Rain soaks into the ground
7
Q
Interception
A
When leaves catch some rain as it falls
8
Q
Condensation
A
Gas turns into clouds
9
Q
Surface Runoff
A
When the rainwater runs over the surface
10
Q
Precipitation
A
When rain/hail/sleet/snow falls from the clouds
