Water Cycle

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What does the term 'Accumulation' refer to?

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A buildup or gathering of something that occurs over time.

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What is condensation?

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Change in state of matter from a gas to a liquid.

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What is the water cycle?

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The constant movement of water through the land, air, oceans, and living things.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is fresh water?

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Water found in rivers, lakes, glaciers, and ice sheets that contains low concentrations of salt.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of a liquid changing into a vapor or gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation and helps to move water through the cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is runoff?

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

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