Water Cycle

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What is the constant movement of water called?

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the water cycle

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What starts the water cycle?

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the sun

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What is it called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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evaporation

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What happens when warm air with water droplets meets cold air?

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condensation

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the sky, such as rain or snow.

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What is evaporation?

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When water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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When water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides energy for evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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The process of water vapor being released from plants into the air.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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