Water Cycle

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What is the term for water flowing back into the ocean?

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Run-off.

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What process occurs when water turns into a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process called when plants give off drops of water?

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Transpiration.

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What do we call the droplets of water that fall to Earth after condensation?

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Precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are where precipitation occurs.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

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Transpiration releases water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.