Questions and Answers
What is evaporation?
What is runoff?
Water source comes from a stream
What is precipitation?
Rain or snow onto land
What is condensation?
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What is transpiration?
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What is infiltration?
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What is collection in the water cycle?
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Study Notes
Water Cycle Steps
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Evaporation: The process by which water transforms into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere, primarily due to heat from the sun.
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Runoff: Refers to water that flows over the surface of the land and is often derived from streams, rivers, and melting snow, eventually returning to bigger bodies of water.
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Precipitation: Occurs when moisture in the atmosphere condenses and falls back to Earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, replenishing water sources.
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Condensation: The transition of water vapor back into liquid water, forming clouds as air cools at higher altitudes.
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Transpiration: The process where water absorbed by plants is evaporated from their leaves, contributing to moisture in the atmosphere.
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Infiltration: The movement of water from the surface down into the soil, where it replenishes groundwater supplies and nourishes vegetation.
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Collection: Water gathers in various bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, playing a crucial role in maintaining the water cycle by collecting runoff and precipitation.
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Test your knowledge of the water cycle with these flashcards covering key terms such as evaporation, precipitation, and runoff. Each card provides a definition to help reinforce your understanding of this essential environmental process.
