Water Cycle

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What do we call the process when water turns into vapor?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (vapor) due to heat.

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What is the state of matter for ice?

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Ice is a solid state of matter, where water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water through the environment?

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The Water Cycle is the continuous process of water movement through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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The container shows a Liquid State of Matter (True or False)?

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True. A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the process of water vapor turning back into liquid water?

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

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle through a process called transpiration, where they release water vapor into the air.

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What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

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Evaporation occurs at any temperature and only at the surface of the liquid, while boiling occurs at a specific temperature throughout the liquid.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, and it is a crucial part of the water cycle.

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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