Hydrosphere

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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 process called when water goes from being a gas (water vapor) to a liquid?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What happens to water vapor when it condenses?

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It becomes visible as liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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 process called when water goes from being a liquid to a gas (water vapor)?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is transpiration?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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, forming clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4