Water Cycle and Ocean Floor Review

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What is condensation?

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When water vapor (gas) changes into liquid water.

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What powers evaporation?

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The Sun.

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During transpiration, liquid turns into __________.

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gas.

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During transpiration, __________ turns into gas.

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liquid.

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What causes water to move from the surface to groundwater?

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gravity.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas).

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls to Earth from the clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides the energy needed for evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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