Water distribution & Water Cycle Vocabulary Set 1

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What is acid rain?

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Rain that has become more acidic than normal due to pollution.

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Define 'Atmosphere'.

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The outer layer of gasses of a large body in space such as a planet or star; the mixture of gasses that surrounds the solid earth.

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What is the solid form of water called?

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Ice.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continual movement of water from Earth's atmosphere to Earth's surface and back again.

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What is dew?

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Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night, when atmospheric vapor condenses.

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What are the main components of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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How does evaporation contribute to the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, entering the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does condensation play in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in aquifers and can be accessed through wells.

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