The Water Cycle

As water vapor rises in the atmosphere it can turn into water droplets or ice crystals which results in cloud formation.

• precipitation
• condensation
• ground water
• surface water runoff 

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This is the process of the formation of large crystals in a pure state from a mixture (i.e. rain and salt). 

• crystallization
• dew
• precipitation
• transpiration

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Forms of water falling from the sky as rain, sleet, hail, and snow. 

• condensation
• transpiration
• precipitation  
• surface run off

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This occurs when heat is added, water turns into a gas. 

• condensation
• evaporation
• transpiration
• crystallization

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In the water cycle, what happens during evaporation?

• Water vapor changes to liquid water.
• Water falls to the ground from clouds.
• Liquid water changes to water vapor. 
• Water flows over the ground. 

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In the water cycle, the sun provides

• energy for water to evaporate from oceans, lakes and rivers.
• water for evaporation to happen. 
• energy to produce electricity. 
• water for condensation to happen. 

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Rain, sleet, snow and hail are all examples of 

• evaporation.
• condensation. 
• weathering. 
• precipitation. 

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What makes Earth different from any other planet we know of?

• Lava
• Air
• Water
• Hydrogen

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What is the water cycle?

• When water rides a bike. 
• The movement of water between Earth's surface and atmosphere. 
• How water is created. 
• How water is destroyed. 

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How many main steps does the water cycle have?

• Unlimited
• None
• 4
• 100

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