Water Cycle

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What is the process called when water turns from liquid form to a gas?

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Evaporation

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What do we call it when water falls from clouds in liquid or solid form?

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Precipitation

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What is the term for water collecting in a lake or ocean over a long period of time?

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Accumulation or Collection

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Which living organisms are associated with the process of transpiration?

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Plants

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What process occurs when warm water heats up to form water vapor?

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Evaporation

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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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 the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration?

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Evapotranspiration

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What is the significance of the water cycle for the environment?

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It helps regulate climate, supports plant growth, and maintains ecosystems.

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What is runoff in the context of the water cycle?

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

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