Water Cycle Flashcard- Wk #26

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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Heat from the Sun.

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What part of a water cycle model represents precipitation?

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Water drops falling from the pan.

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What part of the water cycle model represents cloud formation?

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Tiny drops of water forming at the top of the bottle.

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How does the Sun drive the water cycle?

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By providing heat for evaporation.

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What stage of the water cycle is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain or snow.

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

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It provides the energy needed for evaporation.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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The collection of water in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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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.