204 Water Cycle

Front

What powers the water cycle?

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The Sun

Front

What process occurs when water is warmed up?

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Evaporation

Front

What state of matter is water vapor?

Back

Gas

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Water falling down from the sky

Front

What state of matter is rain?

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Liquid

Front

What is the process of water vapor turning back into liquid water called?

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Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evapotranspiration

Front

What are the main forms of precipitation?

Back

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail

Front

What role does temperature play in the water cycle?

Back

Temperature affects evaporation and condensation rates.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.