Water Cycle Review

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in caverns or porous rock.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water changes from a vapor (gas) to a liquid.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from a liquid to a vapor (gas).

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and volume.

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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 through their leaves.

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What is runoff?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is an example of condensation in everyday life?

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Water accumulating on a mirror after a hot shower.