Water Cycle
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Science
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the water cycle?
Back
The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving stages like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evaporation?
Back
Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is runoff?
Back
Runoff is the water that flows over the ground and returns to oceans, rivers, and lakes after precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is surface runoff?
Back
Surface runoff is rain, melting snow, or other water that flows in streams, rivers, or canals.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is transpiration?
Back
Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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