Water Cycle Key Words

Question 1

Evaporation

Answer 1

This is the process where water changes from a liquid to a vapour

Question 2

Condensation

Answer 2

This is the process by which cooling vapour turns into a liquid

Question 3

Precipitation

Answer 3

This is the name given to water that falls on the earth’s surface, e.g. rain and snow

Question 4

Transpiration

Answer 4

This is the process where the plants and trees release water vapour into the atmosphere from their leaves

Question 5

Surface Runoff

Answer 5

This is the name given to the movement of water over the land.

Question 6

Ground Water

Answer 6

This is the name given to water that has sank into the soil