Questions and Answers
What causes liquid to evaporate into vapor gas?
The sun
What is the term for when water falls from the clouds and collects in bodies of water?
Collection
What occurs when water vapor touches a cool surface?
Condensation
What is the process of turning from liquid into vapor?
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What do we call rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground?
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What is groundwater?
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What is a cloud?
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What is runoff?
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Study Notes
The Water Cycle Key Concepts
- The Sun: Powers the water cycle; heats liquid water causing it to evaporate into vapor, which rises into the atmosphere.
- Collection: Refers to the process where precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail) gathers in bodies of water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and streams.
- Condensation: Occurs when water vapor cools on a surface, transforming back into liquid water; a critical step where clouds are formed.
- Evaporation: The transition of water from a liquid state to vapor, essential for moving water into the atmosphere.
- Precipitation: Any form of water (rain, snow, sleet, hail) that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, replenishing water sources.
- Groundwater: Water located beneath the Earth's surface within soil, sand, and rock formations; it moves slowly through these layers and saturates the phreatic zone.
- Cloud: Comprised of condensed water vapor, clouds are visible formations found high in the atmosphere, playing a vital role in weather patterns.
- Runoff: The movement of water from rainfall or melting snow as it flows downhill, contributing to the collection of water in larger bodies.
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Explore the essential concepts of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Understand how the sun drives these processes and the role of groundwater in maintaining water sources. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of key terms and functions within the water cycle.
