The Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 4 key words for the Water Cycle
A
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Surface run off
2
Q
Evaporation
A
Energy from the sun changes water from a liquid to a gas (water vapour)
3
Q
Condensation
A
As ot rises, the water vapour is cold and condenses into tiny water droplets, forming clouds.
4
Q
Precipitation
A
Further cooler and condensation results in precipitation. (Rain, Snow, sleet and hail)
5
Q
Surface run off
A
Water returns to the sea in rivers or as it flows through the rocks
6
Q
Irrigation
A
Irrigation is the artificial watering of the land
