Water Cycle and Weather

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What is the process of changing gas to a liquid called?

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Condensation

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What happens to a puddle of water when it disappears?

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It evaporated.

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

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The Sun

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What are snow and hail examples of?

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Precipitation

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Where do the water drops on the outside of a cold glass come from?

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They condensed from the warmer air meeting the cold glass.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning liquid water into water vapor (gas).

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides the energy needed for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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What is water vapor?

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Water in its gaseous state, which is invisible and can be found in the air.