The Water Cycle
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the water cycle?
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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and surface runoff.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evaporation?
Back
Evaporation is the process where the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam, which then rises into the air.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the part of the water cycle when water vapor in the air cools down and turns back into liquid, forming clouds.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is the process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is surface runoff?
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Surface runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that travels over the ground and into streams, rivers, or lakes.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does gravity play in the water cycle?
Back
Gravity causes the downward movement of water, pulling precipitation down to the Earth's surface and influencing surface runoff.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?
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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
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