Hydrosphere

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What is the process called when water goes from being a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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What happens to water vapor when it cools down?

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It condenses into liquid water.

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On a warm, sunny day, which stage of the water cycle is most likely to occur?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the scientific name for water in its gas phase?

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Water Vapor

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What is the name of the process that cycles water around Earth and its atmosphere?

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The Water Cycle

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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

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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 any surface, while transpiration specifically refers to water vapor released from plants.

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