3rd Grade Water Cycle

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Snow, sleet, hail, and rain.

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How does the water cycle begin?

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With the Sun's energy.

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What part of the water cycle does condensation represent?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What part of the water cycle does evaporation represent?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid water into vapor, usually caused by heat from the sun.

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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 to occur.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is when water collects in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.