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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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Which is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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As groundwater collects in the earth, it forms a reservoir called the?

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Water table.

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The water cycle is a good example of the cyclic nature of some materials in a natural ecosystem. Cyclic is best defined as?

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Occurring in cycles.

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What process involves water vapor turning into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to vapor.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through a process called transpiration.

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water.