Bill Nye Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water around the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water evaporating into the air.

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What happens to water droplets in clouds?

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They condense and become larger.

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What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall from the clouds?

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Precipitation.

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Why is the water cycle important for all living things?

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To provide water for drinking and survival.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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

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What role do lakes and rivers play in the water cycle?

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They collect water and provide a source for evaporation.

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is transpiration?

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The process of water vapor being released from plants into the atmosphere.