Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

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What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is the process of forming large bodies of water such as lakes?

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Water collection refers to the accumulation of water in large bodies like lakes, often from precipitation.

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Which process is driven by energy from gravity?

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Precipitation is the process where water falls from clouds to the ground, driven by gravity.

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What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a solid?

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Crystallization is the process where liquid water freezes to become ice.

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What is the process of matter changing from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting is the process where solid ice turns into liquid water when heated.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, allowing water to change from liquid to gas.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is groundwater flow?

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Groundwater flow is the movement of water through soil and rock layers underground, contributing to water bodies.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.