Water Cycle Practice

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves through the environment, changing forms between liquid, vapor, and ice.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the ground.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is transpiration?

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

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How does water change forms in the water cycle?

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Water changes forms through evaporation (liquid to vapor), condensation (vapor to liquid), and precipitation (liquid falling to the ground).

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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When water vapor cools, it condenses into liquid droplets, forming clouds.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is the part of the Earth that is made up of water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.