Water Cycle

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What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas called?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process of water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What term describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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The Water Cycle.

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What are the main stages of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens to water during evaporation?

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It absorbs heat and changes from liquid to gas.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role do glaciers play in the water cycle?

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They store freshwater and release it slowly through melting.

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How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.

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What is the difference between evaporation and sublimation?

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Evaporation is the transition from liquid to gas, while sublimation is the transition from solid to gas.

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Can water disappear completely from the water cycle?

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No, water changes form but is never lost.