Water Cycle Review 1

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming dew or clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and eventually returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What are the three forms of water?

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The three forms of water are solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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During evaporation, water molecules gain energy from heat and change from a liquid state to a gaseous state (water vapor).

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How does condensation contribute to cloud formation?

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Condensation occurs when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming tiny droplets that cluster together to create clouds.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of liquid turning into vapor, while condensation is the process of vapor turning back into liquid.