The Water Cycle/ Sci Method T

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is the term for water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

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Precipitation

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What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth called?

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The Water Cycle

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True or False: The water cycle has a definite start and end.

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False

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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

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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 role does evaporation play in the water cycle?

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It helps to move water from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of condensation in the water cycle?

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It leads to the formation of clouds and precipitation.

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How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

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It returns water to the Earth's surface, replenishing water sources.