Water Cycle

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What is the term for 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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are the main processes involved in the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and transpiration.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which of the following is not an example of precipitation: rain, snow, clouds, or sleet?

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Clouds.

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What is the difference between fresh water and salt water?

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Fresh water is water that has a low concentration of dissolved salts, while salt water has a high concentration of salts, primarily found in oceans.

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere as a waste product.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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True or False: The majority of Earth's water is fresh water.

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False.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, usually due to heat.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role do lakes and rivers play in the water cycle?

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They serve as reservoirs for fresh water and are involved in evaporation and precipitation.

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