Benchmark 2 Full Review

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change in the size, shape, or state of matter that does not alter the chemical composition of the substance.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes from a gas to a liquid, often seen as water droplets on a cold surface.

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What happens to a substance when it changes from a liquid to a solid?

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When a substance changes from a liquid to a solid, it loses energy.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

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A chemical change results in the formation of new substances with different properties, while a physical change does not alter the chemical composition.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the collection of water in large bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is melting?

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Melting is the process by which a solid turns into a liquid when heat is applied.