Water Cycle Vocabulary

Water Cycle Vocabulary

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Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-4, MS-PS1-4, MS-LS2-3

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define evaporation in the context of the water cycle.

Back

Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain precipitation in the water cycle.

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is runoff in the water cycle?

Back

Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does temperature affect evaporation rates?

Back

Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation because heat provides energy for water molecules to escape into the air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

Clouds are formed by condensation of water vapor and are essential for precipitation, returning water to the Earth's surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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