Question

1. define the following parts of the water cycle

evaporation

condensation

precipitation

runoff

transpiration

infiltration

Explanation:

• Evaporation: Heat causes liquid water (like from oceans, lakes) to turn into water vapor.
• Condensation: As water vapor rises and cools (e.g., in clouds), it forms tiny liquid water droplets.
• Precipitation: When water droplets in clouds get heavy enough, they fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
• Runoff: After precipitation, water that doesn't infiltrate immediately flows over land (e.g., rivers, streams).
• Transpiration: Plants take up water through roots and release it as vapor via stomata.
• Infiltration: Gravity pulls water down through soil pores, replenishing groundwater.

Answer:

• Evaporation: The process of water changing from liquid to gas.
• Condensation: The process of water vapor cooling and changing to liquid.
• Precipitation: Water (rain, snow, etc.) falling from the atmosphere.
• Runoff: Water flowing on land surface.
• Transpiration: Water vapor release from plants.
• Infiltration: Water seeping into soil.