The Water Cycle

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Define runoff

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Liquid water that runs downhill on Earth’s surface.

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What is the process called when water changes from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation.

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Define precipitation.

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface.

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What letter represents transpiration?

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C.

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How does water return to the Earth's surface from clouds?

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As precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and release it as precipitation.

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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.