Water Cycle and Clouds Review

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. It includes processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, anvil-shaped clouds that are often involved in heavy or violent storms.

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What type of cloud indicates a sunny day?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the sky that usually mean a nice sunny day.

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What powers the water cycle?

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The sun powers the water cycle by providing heat that causes evaporation.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gas form of water that is present in the air.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often look like cotton balls and usually indicate fair weather.