Water and the Water Cycle Quiz

Match it! Match the term with the correct definition. Surface Tension Molecules on the surface create a sort of "skin" because of their attraction to each other. Universal Solvent many substances can dissolve in it Capillary Action Allows water to move through materials with pores or narrow spaces (i.e. stems) Changing States solid, liquid, gas through freezing, evaporating, condensing, or melting The continuous process by which water moves through the living and nonliving parts of the environment. evaporation water cycle condensation precipitation Mostly takes place over the ocean. evaporation transpiration condensation precipitation Clouds form as water vapor cools. evaporation transpiration condensation precipitation Plants release water through their leaves. evaporation transpiration condensation precipitation Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. The Sun drives the water cycle. Water is a polar molecule that has many unique properties. 97% of Earth's water is saltwater, while the other 3% is freshwater. The majority of freshwater is found as ice in the Earth's poles. The Water Cycle Label the Water Cycle using the following terms: (be careful when you type to make sure it is spelled correctly)PrecipitationOceanEvaporationCondensation Condensation Evaporation Precipitation ocean