U2L2 - Water Cycle Pretest

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers, and it moves very slowly compared to rivers and oceans.

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How does the ocean affect the atmosphere?

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The ocean releases heat into the atmosphere, warming it, especially when water evaporates.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first, such as ice turning into water vapor.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What happens to water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor can cool and condense to form clouds, or it can rise and contribute to precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.