Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What process occurs when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is it called when water changes from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What are clouds primarily made of?

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Water in liquid form.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water.