Water Cycle Vocabulary Test Study Guide
Gas
Another name for water vapor
Dew
Condensation found on the ground, usually on grass.
How do we know there is water vapor in the air?
Condensation is a big clue! I can see it when I heat water, I can see it on a foggy day, I can see it on my glass when the water condensates.
How does water change during evaporation?
During evaporation water turns from a liquid to a gas because of heat (energy).
How old is water on earth?
God created water on the second day of creation. It is really old!
What causes water to change from a vapor to a liquid or a liquid to a solid?
Temperature
Water Cycle
The cycle of the water evaporating and condensing on earth. It has been happening for millions of years.
Water vapor
The cycle of the water evaporating and condensing on earth. It has been happening for millions of years.
What happened to the dirt and grass in the DIY Solar Bowl investigation when the water condensed on the plastic covering? Why?
The dirt and grass dry up and stay at the bottom of hte bowl
Distillation
The process of purifying a liquid by heating it until it boils and makes a gas, and then cooling the gas back down into a liquid.
Where does rain come from?
The sun heats water on earth and it evaporates, then the cool air causes it to condensate and form clouds. The water droplets get heavy and fall as rain. This is the water cyce.
How does the water cycle influences your day to day life?
The water cycle makes fog, gives clean water, keeps the water from running out because it cycles over and over again.
Clouds
Tiny droplets of condensed water vapor floating high above the ground.
clouds
Tiny droplets of condensed water vapor floating high above the ground.
Water Vapor
Water in gas form.
Precipitation
Water that falls to the ground. Comes in 3 main forms: rain, snow, and hail.
Condensation
When a gas turns into a liquid.
Evaporation
When a liquid turns into a gas.
How does water change during condensation?
When the air is cooler, water changes form a gas into small liquid droplets.
Does water becomes cleaner when it evaporates into water vapor?
Yes, water does become cleaner when it evaporates.
Where do clouds come from?
condensation
As temperature rises, water evaporates __________.
faster
What happens to a puddle of water on a sunny day?
it evaporates
What are the forms of water found on Earth?
solid, liquid, and gas
When water droplets form on the outside of a glass of water, that water come from __________________.
the air, it is condensation
What was initially inside the big black barrel (before Dr. Jeff sealed it)?
water
