The image provided illustrates the hydrologic cycle, which is a continuous process involving the movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. The task appears to be identifying the correct terms (A-F) that correspond to the labeled parts of the hydrologic cycle in the diagram.
Key Components of the Hydrologic Cycle:
1.
Evaporation: Water changes from liquid to vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
2.
Condensation: Water vapor cools and condenses into clouds.
3.
Precipitation: Water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
4.
Runoff: Water flows over land surfaces and into bodies of water.
5.
Infiltration: Water seeps into the ground and replenishes groundwater.
6.
Groundwater: Water stored beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers.
7.
Reservoirs: Bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and oceans where water collects.
Matching the Labels with the Diagram:
Let’s analyze the diagram step by step:
#### 1.
Ocean:
- Water evaporates from the ocean due to heat from the sun.
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Correct Term: D. Evaporation
#### 2.
Clouds:
- Water vapor rises and condenses into clouds.
- This is part of the evaporation and condensation process but not directly labeled here.
#### 3.
Rainfall:
- Water falls from clouds as precipitation.
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Correct Term: E. Precipitation
#### 4.
Snow Field:
- Snow melts and becomes part of the runoff or infiltration process.
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Correct Term: A. Runoff (since it eventually flows into streams or infiltrates the ground)
#### 5.
Stream:
- Water flows over land surfaces and into bodies of water.
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Correct Term: A. Runoff
#### 6.
Lake:
- Water collects in a body of water (a reservoir).
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Correct Term: F. Reservoir
#### 7.
Groundwater:
- Water seeps into the ground and replenishes groundwater.
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Correct Term: C. Groundwater
#### 8.
Infiltration:
- Water seeps into the soil and replenishes groundwater.
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Correct Term: B. Infiltration
Final Answer:
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Ocean: D. Evaporation
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Snow Field: A. Runoff
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Stream: A. Runoff
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Lake: F. Reservoir
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Groundwater: C. Groundwater
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Infiltration: B. Infiltration
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Precipitation: E. Precipitation
Thus, the matching labels are:
\[
\boxed{D, A, A, F, C, B, E}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of hydrologic cycle worksheet.