Water Cycle

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What is the process called when water falls from clouds in liquid or solid form?

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What term describes water that flows downward on land after precipitation?

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Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do water droplets in the atmosphere form?

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Clouds

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What is the process by which water vapor is given off by plants?

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Transpiration

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What is the process called when warm water heats up to form water vapor?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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Water Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are the three main states of water in the water cycle?

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Solid, liquid, gas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is condensation in the context of the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets, forming clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does human activity impact the water cycle?

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Human activities such as deforestation and urbanization can alter natural water flow and increase runoff.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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