Bill Nye Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

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The Sun is the main source of energy for the water cycle.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process of moisture falling from clouds to Earth.

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What happens to water droplets in clouds?

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Water droplets in clouds condense and become larger.

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Why is the water cycle important for all living things?

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The water cycle is important because it provides water for drinking and survival.

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What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall from the clouds?

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The process is called precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor and rising into the air.

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What is condensation?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and are involved in precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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Collection is when water gathers in bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.