Chapter 5 vocabulary review

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or ice.

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What is the water cycle?

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The process that moves water from Earth's surface into the air and back again.

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What is a wetland?

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An area where water soaks the ground for at least part of the year.

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What is groundwater?

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Fresh water found under the ground.

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What is water vapor?

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An invisible gas that water turns into when it evaporates.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from a liquid into a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid water.

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

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation.

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What happens during precipitation?

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Water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between groundwater and surface water?

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Groundwater is found underground, while surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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