Question

directions: using your knowledge and notes, answer the following questions.
term\tdefinition

1. evaporation \ta. water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.
2. condensation \tb. the process of water moving through the air, land, and oceans in a continuous cycle.
3. precipitation \tc. when plants release water vapor into the air.
4. transpiration \td. water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat from the sun.
5. runoff \te. water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
6. the water cycle \tf. water that flows over land and collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Explanation:

Each term corresponds to a specific process in the water cycle. Evaporation is liquid-to-gas via sun heat; condensation is gas-to-liquid forming clouds; precipitation is water falling from clouds; transpiration is plant water vapor release; runoff is overland water flow; the water cycle is the continuous movement of water.

Answer:

1. Evaporation: D. Water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat from the sun.
2. Condensation: A. Water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.
3. Precipitation: E. Water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
4. Transpiration: C. When plants release water vapor into the air.
5. Runoff: F. Water that flows over land and collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans.
6. The Water Cycle: B. The process of water moving through the air, land, and oceans in a continuous cycle.