The Water Cycle

• What does abiotic mean?

  Not living
• Where is almost all of the water on Earth found?

  In the oceans
• What type of water is found in the oceans?

  Salt water
• What causes water to evaporate from the sea?

  Energy from the Sun
• What happens to water vapor when it cools down?

  It condenses to form clouds
• What does precipitation include?

  Rain, snow, hail, and sleet
• What type of water do all forms of precipitation contain?

  Fresh water
• What happens to some of the water after it hits the ground?

  It evaporates back into the atmosphere
• What forms when water passes through rocks?

  Aquifers
• Where does the water in rivers and streams eventually drain back into?

  The sea
• How do plants contribute to the water cycle?

  They take up water and release it as vapor
• What is the name of the process where water moves up the plant?

  Transpiration
• Through what part of the plant does water vapor exit?

  Stomata
• How do animals take in water?

  Through drinking and food
• How do animals release water?

  In urine and when they exhale
• Where can you find questions on the water cycle?

  In the vision workbook