3 Questions
What is the process by which water evaporates from the surface of the Earth and forms clouds?
Condensation
What is the term for the process in which water falls to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?
Precipitation
What is the name for the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves?
Transpiration
Study Notes
Water Cycle Processes
- The process by which water evaporates from the surface of the Earth and forms clouds is called evaporation.
- The process in which water falls to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called precipitation.
Plant Water Release
- The process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves is called transpiration.
Test your knowledge of the water cycle with this fourth grade quiz! Explore concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation while learning about how water moves through the environment.
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