Water Cycle Pre-assessment

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Where is most of Earth’s water located?

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Most of Earth’s water is located in the oceans.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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The energy source for the water cycle is the sun.

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What percentage of Earth's water supply is saltwater?

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Saltwater makes up 97% of Earth's water supply.

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Where is most of Earth's freshwater found?

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Most of Earth's freshwater is found in glaciers and icecaps.

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What process involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid water?

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This process is called condensation.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the water cycle.