Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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

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When changing from a liquid to a gas, the water molecules are ____________________________.

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Evaporating and moving away from each other.

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Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?

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Evaporation.

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What provides the power to keep the water cycle running?

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The Sun.

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Where is most water found on Earth?

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Oceans.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from clouds to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.