Solid Liquid Gas Water

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As heat energy increases, what happens to temperature?

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Temperature increases.

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What do molecules in a solid look like?

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Molecules in a solid are closely packed together and vibrate in place.

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What factors cause different forms of precipitation like rain and snow?

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Temperature.

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What are the three forms of water?

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Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What happens to water when it evaporates?

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It changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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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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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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What is run-off in the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.