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What is the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation.

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What do we call the process where water vapor turns back into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for water that falls from the sky in forms like rain, sleet, or snow?

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Precipitation.

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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The process of water being released from plants as water vapor.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools down?

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It condenses into liquid water.

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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.

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Why is the water cycle important for the environment?

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It helps distribute water, supports plant growth, and maintains ecosystems.

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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The water cycle.

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What happens during the evaporation process?

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Water absorbs heat and changes from liquid to gas.

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