Water cycle Basics
This term describes the movement of water from the land to the atmosphere and back again.
What is the water cycle?
When water freezes and falls to the ground in small white flakes, this type of precipitation is called this.
What is snow?
This term describes the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.
What is condensation?
True or False: All precipitation that falls to the ground is pure and clean.
What is false? (Rainwater can collect pollutants via runoff.)
What is Mr. Austin's Favorite sport?
what is soccer
This weather phenomenon occurs when clouds become heavy with water and droplets fall to the Earth.
What is precipitation?
This is the term for water that flows over the ground surface and eventually returns to rivers and oceans.
What is runoff?
This process occurs when liquid water transforms into vapor, usually due to heat.
What is evaporation
True or False: Water that evaporates from oceans is the same water that eventually falls as rain.
What is True
What school does Mr. Austin attend?
Nipissing University
This part of the water cycle occurs when precipitation collects in lakes, rivers, and oceans.
What is accumulation/collection?
Name 4 types of precipitation
What is: snow, rain, sleet, hail?
During this process, water moves from the ground to the atmosphere, primarily through the action of plants.
What is transpiration?
True or False: Once water evaporates, it can no longer be reused in the water cycle.
What is false? (Evaporated water can condense and return as precipitation.)
How many weeks is Mr. Austin with our class
5 weeks
This is the term for the process that contributes to the water cycle by melting snow and ice into liquid water.
What is snowmelt?
Groundwater is found in this layer of soil and rock that holds water.
What is an aquifer?
This is the term for water that is absorbed into the soil and eventually replenishes groundwater supplies.
What is Infiltration?
True or False: The water cycle is a closed system, meaning no water is lost or gained.
What is true?
What subject does Mr Austin want to teach?
Phys Ed/ Gym, OR Biology/Science
This term refers to the transformation of water from a solid state (ice) directly into vapor.
What is sublimation?
The process by which water vapor forms frost when it cools directly onto surfaces is known as this. HINT Gas to solid
What is deposition?
The cycle is driven primarily by this natural force, which causes water to evaporate from oceans and lakes.
What is solar energy?
True or False: Climate change has no impact on the water cycle.
What is false? (Climate change significantly affects precipitation patterns and water availability.)
What is Mr Austin's favorite thing about our class
Participation, willing to answer questions