Water Cycle Processes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the processes of the water cycle as discussed in the lecture notes.

What is the process called when a liquid becomes a gas?

Evaporation.

What happens during condensation?

A gas turns into a liquid, such as water vapour becoming liquid.

What do we call the process when liquid or solid water falls to earth?

Precipitation.

What is transpiration in relation to plants?

The evaporation of water from the leaves of plants.

What does percolation refer to?

The movement of water through the soil down to the ground water stores.