The Water Cycle - 6th Grade - STEMscopes

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What is the Water Cycle?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving stages like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during Evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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Define Condensation in the Water Cycle.

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

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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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Explain Transpiration.

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is Collection in the Water Cycle?

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Collection is the stage where water accumulates in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What causes Surface Runoff?

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Surface Runoff occurs when rain, melted ice, or melted snow flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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How does temperature affect the Water Cycle?

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Temperature influences the rate of evaporation and condensation; higher temperatures increase evaporation rates.

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What role do clouds play in the Water Cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for transporting water vapor, leading to precipitation.

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What is the difference between Evaporation and Transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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