The Water Cycle

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What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What are the openings on the underside of plant leaves that allow water to escape?

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Stomata.

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What is the term for water that flows over the ground when precipitation does not get absorbed into the soil?

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Runoff.

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What are the different forms of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the first step in the water cycle?

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Evaporation.

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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, forming clouds.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plant roots and then evaporates from the leaves into the atmosphere.

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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