Water Cycle

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What are the three states of matter?

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gas, liquid, and solid

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What happens to the temperature when liquid water changes to gas?

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The temperature increases.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is when water droplets become too heavy and fall from the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when water vapor turns into water droplets forming clouds.

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What happens to the temperature when gas (water vapor) changes to liquid water?

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The temperature decreases.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun heats up water, causing evaporation.

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What is the process of water gathering in rivers and streams called?

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This process is called runoff.

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What is the term for water vapor cooling and forming clouds?

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This process is called condensation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.