5th Grade Water Cycle, Precipitation, and Clouds Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are the primary source of water for the water cycle, providing moisture through evaporation.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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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 returns to bodies of water like rivers and oceans.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and oceans after precipitation.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.