Water Cycle and Ocean Floor Review

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas

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How does water change states?

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When energy is absorbed or released

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Water in the river is an example of a _______

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Liquid

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls to Earth from the clouds

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What is transpiration?

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The release of water vapor by plants

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What is evaporation?

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The process of liquid water changing into water vapor (gas) when heat is applied.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor (gas) changing into liquid water, often forming clouds.

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are the primary source of evaporation, contributing to the water cycle.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.