Water Cycle

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What is the constant motion of water condensing and evaporating all around us called?

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Water cycle

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What is water vapor?

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Water in gas form.

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What are clouds primarily made of?

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Tiny water droplets.

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What factors influence the rate of evaporation?

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Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and surface area.

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When does water evaporate fastest?

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On a hot day.

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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid?

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration.

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What is the term for the process of water soaking into the ground?

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Infiltration.

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How does temperature affect the water cycle?

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Higher temperatures increase evaporation rates, while lower temperatures can lead to condensation.

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