Water Cycle Review

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What does the sun provide for the evaporation process?

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Energy source.

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What is the process called when a solid changes directly into water vapor without melting?

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Sublimation.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants give off water vapor as a waste product.

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What happens during condensation?

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A gas turns into a liquid.

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What are aquifers?

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Groundwater.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of liquid water turning into water vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, 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 do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation.

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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, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.