Water cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is Transpiration?
A
Water vapour being released through the pores of leaves.
2
Q
What is Evaporation?
A
The change of water to vapour (liquid to gas).
3
Q
What is Condensation?
A
The change of water from vapour to a liquid.
4
Q
What is Precipitation?
A
Moisture from the sky.
5
Q
What is ground water?
A
Water from beneath the earth.
6
Q
What is surface water?
A
Water above the earth.
7
Q
What is the water cycle?
A
The continuous movement of water between the air, land and sea.
8
Q
What is the scientific name for the water cycle?
A
Hydrological cycle.
