5th grade Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the sun and changes 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 clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat energy that drives the evaporation of water from oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants from the soil and then released as water vapor through their leaves.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, usually from rain, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in large bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state (water vapor) due to heat.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What happens during condensation?

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During condensation, water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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