Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is Precipitation ?
A
It is when water falls from the sky as rain onto the ground .
2
Q
What is Surface run-off ?
A
It is when the rain lands on the ground and runs over the surface .
3
Q
What is the sun ?
A
The object which provides heat and energy for all the world .
4
Q
What is infiltration ?
A
It is rain which is and has been soaked into the ground .
5
Q
What is permeable ?
A
It means that it lets water can soak through .
6
Q
What is impermeable ?
A
It means water isn’t and can’t soak through .
7
Q
What is condensation ?
A
When the gas turns into the clouds .
8
Q
What is evaporation ?
A
When water turns into gas from heat from sun .
9
Q
What is interception ?
A
It is when leaves catch the rain as it falls .
10
Q
What is groundwater ?
A
It is water that is soaked into the ground .
