Energy Transfer and the Water Cycle

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The transformation of water vapor back into liquid water by cooling is called...

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condensation

Front

The amount of mass in a specified space, measuring how compact an object is, is known as...

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density

Front

The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter, less dense material to rise and colder, denser material to sink is called...

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convection

Front

What causes water to cycle through Earth's system?

Back

Changes in energy, density, and gravity cause water to cycle through Earth’s systems.

Front

The water cycle plays a key role in _______ around the world.

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weather

Front

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water is known as...

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condensation

Front

The process of water changing from liquid to vapor is called...

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evaporation

Front

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

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the water cycle

Front

What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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the Sun

Front

The process by which plants release water vapor into the air is called...

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transpiration