Question

defiition and example for precipitation, runoff, evaporation, condensation, transportation, and sublimation in science

Answer 1

Here are short, clear definitions and one simple example for each term (all in the context of the water cycle or general physical processes).

- Precipitation — Water that falls from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface (liquid or solid).
Example: Rain falling from clouds after a storm; snow accumulating on a roof.

- Runoff — Water that flows over the land surface toward streams, rivers, lakes, or the ocean.
Example: After heavy rain, water running down a street into a storm drain and then into a creek.

- Evaporation — The process by which liquid water becomes water vapor (a gas) and enters the air.
Example: A puddle drying up on a sunny day as the water turns into vapor.

- Condensation — The change of water vapor into liquid water, usually when air cools and cannot hold as much moisture.
Example: Water droplets forming on the outside of a cold glass or dew on grass in the morning.

- Transportation (often called transport) — Movement of water (or water vapor) from one place to another by wind, currents, or flowing water.
Example: Moist air carried by winds from the ocean inland, bringing moisture to form rain; rivers transporting water and sediment downstream.
Note: If you meant “transpiration,” that is the release of water vapor from plants (e.g., water vapor exiting leaves during photosynthesis).

- Sublimation — The direct change of a solid into a gas without becoming liquid first.
Example: Snow or ice slowly shrinking and turning into water vapor on a cold, sunny day; dry ice (solid CO2) turning into gas.

If you want, I can show how these fit together in the full water cycle or give age‑appropriate wording for a school assignment.