Water Cycle 5th

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What is the water cycle?

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The constant motion of water condensing and evaporating all around us.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does condensation mean?

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Water vapor cooling to form clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water warms up and forms water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is precipitation?

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Water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows downhill after rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides heat energy for evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and forming liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

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The sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the process of water falling from clouds called?

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Precipitation.