Study Jams Water Cycle

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What is transpiration?

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The process in which plants release water through their leaves back into the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The path water takes from Earth to the clouds and back again.

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What do water droplets form?

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Clouds.

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What is the process in which water vapor changes to liquid?

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Condensation.

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What happens if it doesn’t rain in a certain area for a long time?

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Plants would die, and animals wouldn’t receive nutrients from plants.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth, such as rain, snow, or sleet.

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What is condensation?

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

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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.

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What is runoff?

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