Water Cycle

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What do you call water vapor that has condensed onto grass?

Back

Dew is the water vapor that has condensed onto grass.

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What form is water vapor in?

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Water vapor is in gas form.

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How old is most of the water we drink today?

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Most of the water we drink today is millions of years old.

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What is the constant motion of water condensing and evaporating all around us called?

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The constant motion of water condensing and evaporating is called the water cycle.

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When does water evaporate fastest?

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Water evaporates fastest on a hot day.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns 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 rain, snow, or sleet.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is the sun's role in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the heat needed for evaporation to occur.