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 through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor, absorbing energy from the surroundings.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where 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, which can be accessed through wells.

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How does temperature affect the state of water?

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As temperature decreases, water can freeze into ice; as temperature increases, ice can melt into water or water can evaporate into vapor.

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

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The sun provides energy that drives the water cycle, causing evaporation and influencing weather patterns.

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What happens to water that falls as precipitation?

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Water can either become surface water, infiltrate into the ground as groundwater, or be stored as snow and ice.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where ice changes directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in bodies like rivers and lakes, while groundwater is stored underground.