Water Cycle

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What is the process called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

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Transpiration

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What stage of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and forming droplets?

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Condensation

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

Why does precipitation occur?

Back

Because the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold.

Front

What happens when water condenses?

Back

Dew forms.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

Front

What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

Front

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.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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