Water Cycle

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How much of the Earth's fresh water is available for use?

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1%

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What is the source of energy for the water cycle?

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the sun

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Which part of the water cycle does this image show?

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precipitation

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What part of the water cycle does this image show?

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evaporation

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What is evaporation?

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The part of the water cycle when the sun heats the water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.

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What is condensation?

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The part of the water cycle when water vapor in the air cools down. The water turns back into liquid and forms clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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The part of the water cycle when the clouds become heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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When water condenses, the water vapor in the air becomes ___________ and changes back to liquid.

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cold

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What is the capital of France?

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Paris

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Which best explains why runoff is important?

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It returns water to other locations on Earth.