The Water Cycle

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In the water cycle, what happens during evaporation?

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Liquid water changes to water vapor.

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In the water cycle, the sun provides:

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energy for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes and rivers.

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Rain, sleet, snow and hail are all examples of

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precipitation.

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The water cycle has

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no beginning and no end.

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The blanket of air that surrounds Earth.

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What makes Earth different from any other planet we know of?

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Water

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Condensation

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the change of water from a gas to a liquid.

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Why is the sun important to the water cycle?

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The sun provides Earth with light and heat energy to make the cycle work.

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What part of the water cycle does this picture show? Options: condensation, precipitation, evaporation

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precipitation