Water Cycle Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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True or False: Water is constantly being recycled because of the water cycle.

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True

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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True or False: Warm water always evaporates quicker than cold water.

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True

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During which stage do clouds form?

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Condensation.

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What is precipitation?

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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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True or False: Groundwater moves from a lower elevation to a higher elevation.

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False.

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What role does gravity play in the water cycle?

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Gravity causes precipitation to occur by pulling water droplets down from clouds.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain, melting snow, or other sources flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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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.