Water Cycle and Properties

The continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.

The process where liquid water changes into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

The process where water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses into tiny water droplets, forming clouds.

Water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet or hail.

The process where water soaks into the ground, filling spaces between soil particles.

The process where two hydrogen atoms bond to one oxygen atom, with the oxygen atom attracting electrons more strongly.

The special properties of water that make it essential for life, including its ability to dissolve substances, moderate temperature, and support cellular processes.

Water's ability to dissolve a wide variety of substances, making it a vital solvent for biological reactions and transporting nutrients.

Water is vital for all living organisms, supporting essential functions and reactions within cells.

Water dissolves various substances like nutrients, gases, and waste products, enabling transport within organisms and ecosystems.

Water's high heat capacity helps regulate Earth's climate and maintain stable temperatures within organisms.

Plants use water in the process of converting sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and glucose essential for life.

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below Earth's surface driven by solar energy.

Water flowing across Earth's surface, occurring when the ground is unable to absorb the water.

The angle formed by the two hydrogen atoms and the oxygen atom in a water molecule, approximately 104.5 degrees.

The uneven distribution of charge within a water molecule, with the oxygen atom having a partial negative charge and the hydrogen atoms having partial positive charges.