Understanding the Water Cycle

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*Front:* Water Cycle

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movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface

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*Front:* Evaporation

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where water turns into vapor

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*Front:* Condensation

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vapor cools and forms droplets

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*Front:* Precipitation

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falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

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*Front:* Collection

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gathers in rivers, lakes, and oceans

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*Front:* True or False: The sun is the main source of energy for the water cycle.

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True

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*Front:* Groundwater

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stored beneath the Earth's surface

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*Front:* True or False: Evaporation occurs only from oceans.

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False

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*Front:* Fill in the Blank: Water vapor turns into liquid during _______.

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Condensation

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*Front:* Matching: Evaporation

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liquid water into vapor