Absorption

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Plants take up (absorb) water through their roots.

Condensation

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A state of matter change occurs in cloud formation as water vapor cools (loses energy) and forms liquid water.

Precipitation

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Water falls from clouds to the earth as liquid rain or solid snow or ice.

Freezing

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A state of matter change occurs when liquid water loses energy and forms solid water (ice or snow).

Evaporation

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A state of matter change occurs when liquid water on Earth's surface, mostly in lakes, rivers, and oceans, gains energy from the sun and forms water vapor.

Consumption

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Animals consume liquid water by eating and drinking.

Transpiration

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A state of matter change occurs in plants as water vapor is released through their leaves.

Sublimation

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A state of matter change occurs when ice changes directly to water vapor, skipping the liquid phase.

Percolation

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Liquid water percolates or moves through spaces underground.

Excretion

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Animals excrete liquid water through their waste.

Melting

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A state of matter change occurs when solid water (ice) gains energy and forms liquid water.

Respiration

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Water vapor is given off (respired) when an animal exhales.