Water Cycle

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What process adds water to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation.

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What is the process called when water vapor leaves a plant and enters the atmosphere?

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Transpiration.

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What are clouds made of?

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Water droplets or ice crystals that are so small they remain suspended in the air.

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What does the term 'hydrosphere' refer to?

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All the water on Earth.

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What are reservoirs in the context of the water cycle?

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Water storage areas during the water cycle.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, 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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How does water return to the Earth's surface from the atmosphere?

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Through precipitation.

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What is the significance of the water cycle for ecosystems?

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It helps to distribute water, which is essential for all living organisms.