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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When water vapor condenses directly onto a surface __________________  occurs. 

• condensation
• dew
• rain
• frost

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Water continually cycles between the atmosphere (troposphere), land, and ocean via the water cycle.  These processes are propelled by sunlight and gravity.

• precipitation
• condensation
• water cycle (hydrologic cycle)
• surface run off

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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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When water enters the atmosphere as water vapor through the release of water vapor from plants' leaves.                

• evaporation
• transpiration                                      
• condensation
• ground water

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Water that flows beneath the Earth's surface.                          

• groundwater flow                            
• precipitation
• surface water flow
• flood 

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Heat helps water form into a gas. 

• transpiration
• condensation
• water vapor
• evaporation 

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Water that runs down mountains, hills, and 

• ground water
• transpiration
• condensation
• surface run-off

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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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