Water Cycle Lecture Notes

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture transcript regarding the processes and facts of the Earth's water cycle.

Evaporation

The process where water changes into vapor, caused by heat from the sun, occurring in oceans, lakes, and rivers.

Condensation

A stage in the water cycle mentioned as a key component of the process.

Precipitation

A stage in the water cycle where water falls back to the Earth's surface.

Collection

The process where water returns to oceans, flows into rivers and lakes, or is stored underground.

Water Cycle Movement

The continuous movement of water on Earth that never stops.

Age of Earth's Water

The fact that the same water has existed for millions of years.

Saltwater Percentage

$97\%$ of Earth’s water.