What is evaporation?

• Water falling from the sky as rain or snow.

• Water turning into gas and rising into the air.

• Water collecting in rivers and lakes.

• Clouds forming in the sky.

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Water falling to the ground as rain, snow, or hail is _____?

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Which of the following processes is NOT part of the water cycle?

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

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What causes water to evaporate?

• Wind blowing across the ocean.

• Clouds moving through the sky.

• Rain falling to the ground.

• Heat from the sun warming the water.

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Draw a representation of evaporation. Make sure to include what causes the evaporation. (HINT: think about your answer to the last question.)

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True or False: Condensation is the process in the water cycle that creates clouds.

• True
• False

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True or False: The water cycle is never ending.

• True

• False

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Explain why each step of the water cycle is important. Make sure to include all three processes.

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