Water cycle
Infiltration
the downward process of moving water from the land surface into soil or porous rock
what happens after condensation?
precipitation
Water changing from a liquid to a gas
Evaporation
What stages in the water cycle is affected by the pull of gravity ?
Precipitation, runoff , infiltration , (groundwater-optional to mention )
what 3 stages can can happen after precipitation?
runoff , infiltration, sublimation
aquifer
another name for groundwater, usually describes water bearing formations
the process in which water vapor in the air is cooled and changed into water droplets
condensation
through plants to atmosphere
oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers provide nearly ____% of the moisture in our atmosphere through evaporation
90%
what kind of precipitation can come from the clouds?
rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and hail
process of snow and ice changing into water vapor without first melting into water
sublimation
groundwater
large amounts of water stored in the ground