Water Cycle 1
True or False: The amount of water on Earth has never changed
True
What is one example of precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
What is runoff?
Water that flows along the Earth's surface, often into a body of water.
Describe overall what the water cycle is
The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between Earth's land, atmosphere, and organisms.
What is evaporation?
Water turning into water vapor (gaseous form).
What is infiltration?
Water that soaks into the Earth
What was another term for transpiration?
"Plant sweat!"
How does infiltration relate to plant roots?
Infiltration is when water soaks into the Earth's soil. After this water soaks into the soil, plant roots can soak it up.
What is condensation?
Water vapor cooling down into a liquid.
Give a real-life example of condensation
Clouds forming, water droplets forming on a glass of water
Who can name all four types of precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, hail
Why is it important to study the water cycle?
The water cycle sustains all life by replenishing clean freshwater, regulating global weather and climate patterns, and transporting vital nutrients through ecosystems.
What's the difference between runoff and infiltration?
Runoff flows along Earth's surface, often into a body of water. Infiltration, however, soaks into the ground.
What's the difference between evaporation and transpiration?
Evaporation is when water turns into water vapor. Transpiration is a type of evaporation where plants release water vapor through small pores in their leaves ("plant sweat").
Describe every step of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, and precipitation) as was seen on our water cycle in a baggie activity.
Evaporation from the water, condensation into clouds, precipitation as rain.