Water Cycle Vocabulary Quiz

Match the vocabulary word with its definition. Occurs when the sun heats up water and it comes vapor in the air. Evaporation When snow or ice (solid water) change directly into vapor due to rapid temperature increase. Sublimation The change of movement of all the water on the earth from liquid to water vapor, to solid, and back again. Water Cycle The invisible, gaseous form of water. Water Vapor Label the arrows (1-7) using words from the list below. infiltrationevaporationrunoffprecipitationcondensationgroundwatertranspiration evaporation transpiration condensation precipitation infiltration groundwater runoff Match the vocabulary word with its definition. Precipitation that travels over land to the nearest stream. Runoff The process by which plants lose water through their leaves. Transpiration The downward movement of water from the land surface into the soil or porous rock. Infiltration Condensation falling onto land in the form of rain, sleet, hail, snow or mist. Precipitation