Water Cycle

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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The sun.

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During which stage do clouds form?

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Condensation.

Front

What is the water cycle?

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

Front

What part of the water cycle does condensation represent?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

Why is runoff important in the water cycle?

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It returns water to other locations on Earth.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning into liquid.