Water Cycle
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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the water cycle?
Back
The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evaporation?
Back
Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is transpiration?
Back
Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through their leaves.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is collection in the water cycle?
Back
Collection is the process where water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What state of matter is water when it is ice?
Back
Solid.
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