Water Cycle Key Terms Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of evaporation?

Water vapor turning into liquid water

Liquid water gaining energy and changing into water vapor (correct)

Liquid water losing energy and changing into water vapor

Water falling from clouds

What is transpiration?

Evaporation of water from plant leaves

What occurs during condensation?

Water filtering through soil

Water vapor losing energy (correct)

Water flowing into rivers

Liquid water gaining energy

Define precipitation.

Liquid water falling from clouds to the earth Signup and view all the answers

What is percolation?

Water filtering through soil Signup and view all the answers

What is groundwater flow?

Movement of water underground Signup and view all the answers

Define runoff.

Water flowing from land into large bodies (Rivers, Lakes, Oceans) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Water Cycle Key Terms

Evaporation
- Process where liquid water absorbs energy and transforms into water vapor
- Essential for transferring moisture from Earth's surface to the atmosphere
Transpiration
- Process of water vapor releasing from plant leaves
- Contributes significantly to the water cycle by adding moisture to the air
Condensation
- Occurs when water vapor cools and releases energy, turning back into liquid water
- Key process in cloud formation, leading to precipitation
Precipitation
- The process where liquid water falls from clouds to the Earth's surface
- Includes rainfall, snow, sleet, and hail, crucial for replenishing water sources
Percolation
- Water filtration process happening as it moves through soil layers
- Important for groundwater recharge and maintaining aquatic ecosystems
Groundwater Flow
- Movement of water through soil and rock beneath the Earth's surface
- Significant source of drinking water and essential for irrigation
Runoff
- Water that travels across land surfaces into larger bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans
- Acts as a crucial link between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, impacting water quality and erosion

Description

Test your knowledge on the essential terms and processes of the water cycle including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of how water moves through our environment and its significance to ecosystems. Perfect for students studying environmental science or related subjects.