Water Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
water that has soaked into the surface of earth and is stored underground
A
ground water
2
Q
process where plants releases water vapor into the air through its leaves
A
transpiration
3
Q
process in which gravity pulls water down hills and slopes
A
runoff
4
Q
the continuous movement of water between earth’s surface and the atmosphere.
A
water cycle
5
Q
water falls from the clouds in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail
A
precipitation
6
Q
source of energy that drives the water cycle
A
sun
7
Q
energy from the sun turns water into a gas called water vapor
A
evaporation
8
Q
when water vapor in the air cools and changes from a gas to a liquid
A
condensation
9
Q
process where water collects in lakes and oceans
A
accumulation
