water cycle review

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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Why is runoff important?

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Runoff is important because it returns water to other locations on Earth.

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What does evaporation refer to in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, often seen when water heats up.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes.

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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 clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation to occur.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation because heat provides energy for water molecules to escape into the air.