Water Cycle Flashcard: Generation Genius Video

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What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) when it is heated.

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Which process is driven by energy from gravity?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from clouds to the ground due to gravity, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the process of matter changing from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting is the process where a solid, like ice, turns into a liquid when it is heated.

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What is the process of water flowing under the Earth's surface?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water through soil and rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid?

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Freezing is the process where a liquid, like water, turns into a solid, like ice, when it is cooled.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain or snow, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, allowing water to change from liquid to gas.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of groundwater, where the soil or rock is saturated with water.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather in a specific area.