Water Cycle - Ready for Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, changing forms between liquid, gas, and solid.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water heats up and turns into water vapor (gas).

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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, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What happens to water during the water cycle?

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Water changes into different forms (liquid, gas, solid) and is reused over and over again.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gas form of water that is produced during evaporation.

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How does temperature change in the atmosphere?

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The temperature gets cooler as you travel higher into the atmosphere.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides energy that heats water, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.

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What is the process of freezing?

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Freezing is the process where liquid water turns into ice (solid) when temperatures drop.