Collegboard: Hydrologic Cycle

Question 1

Hydrological cycle

Answer 1

-Biogeochemical cycle
-Movement of water in its various phases between sources and sinks
-Stabilizes and regulates the flow of matter through ecosystems
-Driven by the sun
-Oceans are the primary reservoir

Question 2

Evaporation

Answer 2

Liquid → Gas; To the atmosphere

Question 3

Sublimation

Answer 3

Solid → Gas

Question 4

Precipitation

Answer 4

Water coming back down from the atmosphere
Example: Dew, fog, rain, etc.

Question 5

Runoff

Answer 5

Returns water to rivers and freshwater lakes