10 Questions
What is the primary source of water that evaporates into the air during the water cycle?
Oceans, lakes, and rivers
What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air?
Transpiration
What happens to the water vapor in the air when it cools down?
It condenses into a liquid
What is the result of the continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the air?
A continuous cycle
What are the two main ways water becomes part of the air during the water cycle?
Evaporation and transpiration
What is the primary reason for precipitation to occur during the water cycle?
When the air can no longer hold water that had been evaporated
What is the process by which water vapor changes directly to a solid at a temperature of less than 32°F?
Sublimation
What is the term for the flow of water that occurs when excess storm water, meltwater, or other sources flows over the earth's surface?
Runoff
What is the term for underground layers of rock that are saturated with water?
Aquifers
What happens to precipitation when it ends up on the land?
It soaks into the earth and becomes groundwater
Test your knowledge on the continuous movement of water between the Earth's surface and the air, involving evaporation, transpiration, condensation, and precipitation. Learn about the different stages of the water cycle and how they repeat in a continuous process.
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