The Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The circulation of water between land, air, and surface.

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What is precipitation?

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The part of the water cycle where water falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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Another term for vaporization; water changing from a liquid to a gas.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the air.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is water vapor?

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Another name for water in its gaseous state.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water from surfaces.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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The process where water collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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How does water return to the earth after evaporation?

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Through precipitation, such as rain or snow.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is water changing from liquid to gas, while transpiration is water vapor released from plants.