3rd Grade Water Cycle

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What is the main source of energy that evaporates water from Earth’s surface?

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The sun.

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What part of the water cycle does Letter B represent?

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Condensation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water is heated up by the sun and turns into vapor.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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When water vapor gets cooler and changes back into liquid water to form clouds.

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Where is most of the water found on Earth?

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Oceans.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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When water falls from the clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides the energy needed for evaporation.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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When water collects in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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