5.8B The Water Cycle Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor, rising into the air.

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What is condensation?

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

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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 clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How does solar energy affect the water cycle?

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Solar energy heats water in oceans and lakes, causing evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation, returning water to the Earth's surface.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A cumulonimbus cloud is a tall, dense cloud associated with thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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During evaporation, liquid water absorbs heat energy from the sun and transforms into water vapor.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.