Water Cycle

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What are the stages of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

Front

What is the constant movement of water called?

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The water cycle

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water changes from liquid to gas.

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What energy source starts the water cycle?

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The sun

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What happens during condensation?

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Water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is the process of water moving from the ground to the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

Front

What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is water changing from liquid to gas, while transpiration is water vapor released by plants.