Read the text again, make the plan of it and write a short summary of the text

Match the meanings of the terms with their definitions.

a) precipitation b) evaporation c) vapor d) transpiration e) moisture

1) It takes place when plants give off moisture through their leaves.

2) A liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, or on a surface, esp. a cold one.

3) It occurs when moist air cools and water vapor condenses on tiny particles in the air, such as dust or salt. The water particles then collect together, and may fall as snow, rain, sleet, etc.

4) It occurs when liquid water changes into water vapor as a result of heating. Water vapor is invisible.

5) Gas which results from the heating of a liquid or solid.

Match the words with their synonyms.

1) start 6) accumulate a) discharge f) involve

2) hydrologic cycle 7) place b) increase g) collect

3) tiny 8) include c) begin h) location

4) extend 9) over d) subsurface water i) small

5) groundwater 10) release e) water cycle j) above