Water Cycle Flashcard

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What happens when water droplets in clouds get too large and heavy?

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They will fall as precipitation.

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Which of these statements correctly describes a way water changes state in the water cycle?

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Heated water evaporates into water vapor.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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They store water vapor.

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Which process in the water cycle is responsible for the formation of dew?

Back

Condensation.

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What are clouds made out of?

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Tiny water droplets.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, or sleet.

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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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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.