Water Cycle

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What is the process called when water changes from a solid to a liquid?

Back

Melting.

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Does the water cycle have a beginning and an end?

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No, the water cycle has no beginning and no end.

Front

What process occurs when dew forms?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What process generates most of the water vapor on Earth?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the correct sequence of processes in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

Front

What role does transpiration play in the water cycle?

Back

Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

Front

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation to occur.