Water Cycle and Evaporation Concepts

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What happens to water during evaporation?

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It turns to gas as the temperature increases.

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Where is most of Earth's water found?

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In oceans.

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

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The Sun.

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What follows evaporation during the water cycle?

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Water vapor condenses and forms a cloud.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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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 role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

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Evaporation.

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What is the term for water that is stored underground?

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Groundwater.