Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain or snow.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is dew?

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Water vapor that has condensed onto grass or other surfaces.

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What forms can water take in the water cycle?

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Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What happens to water when it heats up?

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It evaporates and turns into water vapor.

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Where does the water vapor in the air come from?

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From evaporation of water from oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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They hold water vapor and can release it as precipitation.