Water Cycle Vocabulary

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the water cycle?
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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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define evaporation in the context of the water cycle.
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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor (gas) due to heat.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is condensation in the water cycle?
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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.
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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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does temperature affect evaporation rates?
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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation because heat provides energy for water molecules to escape into the air.
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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.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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