Earth's Water Flashcard (5th grade Elevate Science Topic 4)

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How do oceans contribute to the water cycle?

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By providing the most water for the evaporation and precipitation processes.

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Name three forms of precipitation.

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Rain, snow, sleet.

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What is the process by which water moves through the earth and atmosphere?

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The water cycle.

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What percentage of the earth is covered by water?

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75%.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water is changed into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the earth, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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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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