Mrs. Moore's water cycle flashcard

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air, which can affect weather conditions.

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What is the name for when water returns from the sea?

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Accumulation.

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How does precipitation work?

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It rains.

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What is condensation?

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When water vapor changes into tiny droplets of water or ice.

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What is the importance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle provides fresh water for drinking, agriculture, and supporting life.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the air.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation.