The Water Cycle

Question 1

Evaporation

Answer 1

The heat causes water vapour to rise into the atmosphere from the ocean

Question 2

Condensation

Answer 2

The water vapour cools and condenses into water droplets which gather together to form clouds.

Question 3

Precipitation

Answer 3

Once the water droplets become too heavy for the clouds to hold, they are released as rain in low, warm areas and snow in high, cold areas.

Question 4

Surface water
(Overland flow)

Answer 4

Some rain falls on land and runs back into the ocean through rivers and streams.

Question 5

Through flow

Answer 5

Some water sinks into the soil. This is called infiltration. The water then moves through the soil to the bottom of the slope. This is called through flow

Question 6

Ground water

Answer 6

Some water moves into underlying rock. This is called percolation. The water moves through the rock to the bottom of the slope as groundwater.

Question 7

Transpiration

Answer 7

Water vapour also evaporates from the damp ground and is released by the leaves on trees and plants.

Question 8

Where can water be STORED?

Answer 8

Soil
Surface
Trees

Question 9

What is another name for the water cycle?

Answer 9

The hydrological cycle