3rd Grade Water Cycle

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when the sun's heat causes liquid water to become water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as snow, sleet, hail, or rain.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it gets cooler and changes back into liquid water.

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Give an example of precipitation.

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An example of precipitation is snow.

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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 role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, turning liquid water into vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that form when water vapor condenses.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid water turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.