5.1 The Water Cycle

• The water cycle involves the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface
• Arrange the main processes of the water cycle in their correct order:

  1️⃣ Evaporation

  2️⃣ Transpiration

  3️⃣ Precipitation

  4️⃣ Surface runoff

  5️⃣ Groundwater flow
• The processes in the water cycle replenish water resources and maintain the overall balance of the hydrosphere
• The main processes in the water cycle include evaporation, transpiration, precipitation, surface runoff, and groundwater
• Evaporation from plants contributes to the water cycle through transpiration.


  True
• The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface
• The water cycle maintains the overall balance of the Earth's hydrosphere.


  True
• What is the role of transpiration in the water cycle?

  Releases water vapor
• The water cycle is crucial for replenishing Earth's water resources.


  True
• Which process returns water vapor to the Earth's surface as rain or snow?

  Precipitation
• What energy source drives evaporation in the water cycle?

  Heat energy
• Condensation is vital for precipitation because it creates the droplets that fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
• What is evaporation in the water cycle?

  Liquid water to vapor
• Why is evaporation crucial in the water cycle?

  Replenishes water vapor
• What is the role of condensation in the water cycle?

  Water vapor to liquid
• Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the atmosphere
• Infiltration is the process where water soaks into the soil
• Match the factor affecting infiltration with its description.

  Soil Type ↔️ Sandy soils infiltrate faster

  Land Cover ↔️ Vegetation promotes infiltration

  Rainfall Intensity ↔️ Light rain allows infiltration

  Slope Gradient ↔️ Gentle slopes encourage infiltration
• Climate change alters precipitation patterns and increases evaporation rates.

  True
• Match the process in the water cycle with its description.

  Evaporation ↔️ Liquid water to vapor

  Precipitation ↔️ Water vapor to Earth's surface

  Surface Runoff ↔️ Water flow over land

  Groundwater Flow ↔️ Water movement through soil
• Lower humidity promotes higher evaporation rates.


  True
• Precipitation completes the continuous cycling of water through the hydrosphere.


  True
• Transpiration cools plants and aids nutrient transport.


  True
• Dry soil allows faster infiltration compared to saturated soil.


  True
• How does urbanization affect the water cycle?

  Reduced infiltration
• What is the water cycle?

  Continuous water movement
• Precipitation in the water cycle returns water vapor to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
• What is evaporation in the water cycle?

  Liquid water to vapor
• Groundwater flow is the movement of water through soil and rock beneath the Earth's surface.


  True
• Why is evaporation crucial in the water cycle?

  Replenishes water vapor
• Arrange the stages of the water cycle in their correct order, starting with evaporation:

  1️⃣ Evaporation

  2️⃣ Condensation

  3️⃣ Precipitation

  4️⃣ Surface runoff

  5️⃣ Groundwater flow
• Precipitation refers to the return of water vapor to the Earth's surface in forms such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail
• Arrange the main processes of the water cycle in a logical sequence.

  1️⃣ Evaporation

  2️⃣ Transpiration

  3️⃣ Precipitation

  4️⃣ Surface Runoff

  5️⃣ Groundwater Flow
• Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation
• Cooling temperature reduces the air's capacity to hold water vapor
• Through what pores do plants release water vapor during transpiration?

  Stomata
• What type of soil allows water to infiltrate faster?

  Sandy
• Deforestation reduces transpiration and increases surface runoff