Water Cycle & States of matter

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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True or False: Water can exist in all three states of matter.

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True

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What is the process called when water turns into water vapor?

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Evaporation

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What is the term for the movement of water through the atmosphere and back to Earth's surface?

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The Water Cycle

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What happens during evaporation?

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Molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change into gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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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 term for water vapor turning into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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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, driving the water cycle.