Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Explain precipitation
A
Rain, hail, sleet or snow falls from the atmosphere to the surface of the earth
2
Q
Why does the water rise?
A
It is less dense
3
Q
How many processes can you name of the water cycle?
A
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, infiltration, surface run off, through flow, interception!
4
Q
How do you explain through flow?
A
The downward movement of water into the soil - this happens when the ground is saturated!
5
Q
How does the water from the sea or a river turn into a gas
A
Condensation
6
Q
Plants and leaves _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the water
A
Intercept
7
Q
Where does the water come from?
A
Ocean or rivers💦🌊
