Question

1. the process when liquid water becomes gas in the atmosphere is called ______________
2. the movement of water underground is called __________________________
3. __________________ is the water that falls from clouds as rain or snow.
4. water on the earths surface which moves into a stream or lake without absorbing intc the soil is called ____________________
5. _____________________ is the downward movement of water through the spaces of rock or soil; when surface water becomes groundwater.
6. the process when gas condenses to form clouds is called ____________________
7. bonus question what drives the entire water cycle? ____________________

Explanation:

1. Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into gas (water vapor) in the atmosphere.
2. Groundwater flow refers to the movement of water underground.
3. Precipitation is water (rain, snow, etc.) that falls from clouds.
4. Surface runoff is water on the Earth's surface that moves into streams or lakes without being absorbed into the soil.
5. Infiltration is the downward movement of water through soil or rock spaces, converting surface water to groundwater.
6. Condensation is when gas (water vapor) cools and forms clouds.
7. The sun drives the water cycle by providing energy for evaporation.

Answer:

1. evaporation
2. groundwater flow
3. precipitation
4. surface runoff
5. infiltration
6. condensation
7. the sun