3.07 Quiz: Water Cycle Flashcards & Questions

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What is the collective of all the water at or near the surface of the Earth, in all states of matter, known as?

Atmospheric cycle

Aqueous system

Hydrosphere (correct)

Water conglomerate

What are the three main parts of the water cycle?

Percolation, crystallization, and desalination

Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation (correct)

Sublimation, deposition, and runoff

Infiltration, transpiration, and saturation

What happens during condensation in the water cycle?

Water vapor molecules come together and cool, forming liquid water (correct)

Liquid water is heated by the sun and evaporates into atmospheric water vapor

Liquid water returns from the atmosphere to the surface as rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.

Liquid surface water is heated by the sun and evaporates into atmospheric water vapor

What is the continuous process of water movement from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

Water cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process where liquid surface water is heated by the sun and evaporates into atmospheric water vapor?

Evaporation Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the water cycle involves water returning from the atmosphere to the surface as rain, sleet, snow, hail, etc.?

Precipitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process where water vapor molecules come together and cool, forming liquid water?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

What is sublimation in the context of the water cycle?

Instantaneous change from frozen water to gaseous water vapor without melting into a liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is transpiration in the water cycle?

The process where liquid water within plants is heated by the sun and evaporates through openings in their leaves Signup and view all the answers

What is runoff in the context of the water cycle?

Occurs when gravity pulls liquid water in a flow of precipitation over the ground, common during and after large rain events Signup and view all the answers

What is infiltration in the water cycle?

The process where liquid water percolates down through the soil into the ground, replenishing aquifers Signup and view all the answers

What is evaporation in the water cycle?

The process by which heated liquid water changes state to gaseous water vapor, often driven by energy from the sun Signup and view all the answers

What is condensation in the water cycle?

The process through which gaseous water vapor becomes liquid water, leading to cloud formation and dew Signup and view all the answers

What is precipitation in the context of the water cycle?

The process by which water returns to Earth's surface from the atmosphere, taking forms such as rain, snow, or hail Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the water cycle?

It recycles the limited freshwater supply, with roughly 3% of all water on Earth being freshwater Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Water Cycle: Key Processes and Importance

Sublimation is the instantaneous change from frozen water, such as snow, to gaseous water vapor, without melting into a liquid
Transpiration is the process where liquid water within plants is heated by the sun and evaporates through openings in their leaves, called stomata
Runoff occurs when gravity pulls liquid water in a flow of precipitation over the ground, common during and after large rain events
Infiltration is the process where liquid water percolates down through the soil into the ground, replenishing aquifers
The water cycle involves phases of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, occurring above, on, and below the Earth's surface
Evaporation is the process by which heated liquid water changes state to gaseous water vapor, often driven by energy from the sun
Condensation is the process through which gaseous water vapor becomes liquid water, leading to cloud formation and dew
Precipitation is the process by which water returns to Earth's surface from the atmosphere, taking forms such as rain, snow, or hail
Water can exist in three phases: liquid, solid (ice), and gas (water vapor), with the water cycle facilitating transitions between these phases
Other parts of the water cycle include sublimation, transpiration, runoff, and infiltration, which contribute to the movement and transformation of water
The water cycle is vital for sustaining life on Earth, as it recycles the limited freshwater supply, with roughly 3% of all water on Earth being freshwater
Understanding the water cycle processes is crucial for managing and preserving the Earth's water resources, ensuring its availability for various uses

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Test your knowledge of the water cycle and its key processes with this quiz. Explore the significance of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and other vital components in sustaining Earth's freshwater supply.