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water cycle

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the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth

Front

Opposite of condensation? Options: runoff, evaporation, precipitation, transpiration

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evaporation

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Why is runoff important?

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It returns water to other locations on Earth.

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.

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precipitation

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What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product? Options: condensation, evaporation, sublimation, transpiration

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transpiration

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When water _________, dew forms. Options: Melts, Evaporates, Condenses, Precipitates

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Condenses

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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the sun

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Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

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heavy

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Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.

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heats up

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During which stage do clouds form? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation

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condensation