Nutrition in Organisms

Flashcards about nutrition in organisms

The continuous movement of water between the earth's surface and the atmosphere is called the _.

water cycle

_ is when water vapor cools and changes into liquid form, forming clouds.

Condensation

_ is when water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Precipitation

_ is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor.

Evaporation

The continuous movement of water between the earth's surface and the atmosphere is called the _.

water cycle

_ is when water vapor cools and changes into liquid form, forming clouds.

Condensation

_ is when water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Precipitation

_ is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor.

Evaporation

Water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans is known as _.

collection

The process where plants release water vapor into the air is called _.

Transpiration

_ is the process of water seeping into the ground.

Infiltration

_ is when water flows over the land surface and into streams.

Runoff

The process of snow or ice changing directly into water vapor is called _.

Sublimation

_ is a key part of the water cycle involving condensation.

Cloud formation

Water stored underground in soil and rock formations is called _.

Groundwater

What is the continuous movement of water between the earth's surface and the atmosphere called?

water cycle

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes into liquid form, forming clouds?

Condensation

What do you call it when water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Precipitation

What is the process by which liquid water changes into water vapor?

Evaporation

What is the term for water that collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans?

collection

What is the process where plants release water vapor into the air called?

Transpiration

What is the process of water seeping into the ground?

Infiltration

What is it called when water flows over the land surface and into streams?

Runoff

What is the process of snow or ice changing directly into water vapor?

Sublimation

What key part of the water cycle involves condensation?

Cloud formation