SC.5.E.7.1 Flashcards
Create a model to explain the parts of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
The continuous movement of water on Earth is called the ______.
water cycle
When the Sun heats up water and it turns into vapor, it’s called ______.
evaporation
Water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets during ______.
condensation
When water droplets in clouds get heavy, they fall as ______.
precipitation
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of ______.
precipitation
After precipitation, water gathers in oceans, lakes, and rivers during ______.
collection
The Sun is the main source of ______ that drives the water cycle.
energy
Clouds form during the ______ step of the water cycle.
condensation
Water changes from a gas to a liquid during ______.
condensation
Water changes from a liquid to a gas during ______.
evaporation
Water that soaks into the ground is called ______.
groundwater
Water that runs off the surface into bodies of water is called ______.
runoff
