Water Cycle

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air through small openings in their leaves called stomata.

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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The forms of precipitation include rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Does water that evaporates from the ocean contain salt?

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No, the water that evaporates from the ocean does not contain salt; the salt remains in the ocean.

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Is there more land than water on Earth?

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No, there is more water than land on Earth.

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What is the driving force of the Earth's weather?

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The sun is the driving force of the Earth's weather.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation, returning water to the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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