Vocabulary
The continuous process by which the Earth replenishes its natural water and recycles it through its systems
Water Cycle
Any form of water falling back to the Earth.
Precipitation
After swimming in the ocean a tourist notices that their swimsuit dries quickly in the sun. This is an example of?
Evaporation
A series of changes that happen overtime and lead to an expected result
Process
The forces acting on water to pull it back to the Earth
Gravity
Clouds forming on a clear day due to the cold temperature in the atmosphere are an example of?
Condensation
When liquid water absorbs enough energy (normally from the sun) to turn into a gas form.
Evaporation
Lakes, rivers, streams, and even puddles are forms of ______ water
Surface
You go out one winter morning on the holiday break and see snow on the ground, the process of liquid water turning solid in the atmosphere is an example of?
Crystallization.
The process by which water vapor is given off through plant and tree leaves.
Transpiration.
Ground water is store in large porous rocks called?
Aquifers.
You walk outside on a cold January morning and can see you breath, what is the process of water vapor leaving living organisms?
Respiration
The process by which water vapor becomes liquid again.
Condensation.
The process by which living animals release water vapor from their lungs.
Respiration.
Ocean evaporation moves 420,500 km³ of water per yea, Precipitation over the ocean and land moves 501,000 km³ of water per year. Which process moves the larger about of water?
Precipitation over the ocean