3rd Grade Water Cycle

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when water vapor gets cooler and changes back into liquid water to form clouds.

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What happens during precipitation?

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Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets become too heavy.

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all forms of precipitation.

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Where is most of the Earth's water found?

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Most of the Earth's water is found in oceans.

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What part of the water cycle is shown when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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This part of the water cycle is called condensation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses, and they release precipitation when they become heavy.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.