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 is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water absorbs energy and changes into water vapor.

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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 sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process where solid water (ice or snow) changes directly into water vapor without becoming liquid first.

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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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What is the difference between rain, snow, and hail?

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Rain is liquid water, snow is frozen water crystals, and hail is ice pellets that form in strong thunderstorms.

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What happens to water droplets on a glass when it is cold outside?

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Water vapor in the air condenses on the cold glass, forming water droplets.

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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 evaporation, allowing water to change from liquid to vapor.

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What is deposition in the context of the water cycle?

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Deposition is the process where water vapor changes directly into ice or snow without becoming liquid first.