Water Cycle Review

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When water freezes, it changes from a __________ to a solid.

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liquid

Front

What happens to the amount of water in Cup A and Cup B after several days on a warm day?

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The amount of water in Cup A will remain the same. The amount of water in Cup B will decrease. The water in Cup B may be completely gone. In the water cycle, water evaporates into the air.

Front

Precipitation means...

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water falling from the sky

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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provide heat energy for evaporation

Front

Which experiment shows water changing from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Put a cup of ice in the sunlight.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

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

Front

What is condensation?

Back

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

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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 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 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.