Water Cycle

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What do water droplets form?

Back

Clouds are formed when water droplets condense in the atmosphere.

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Which of the following is associated with transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air.

Front

What is water vapor given off by plants called?

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Transpiration is the term for water vapor released by plants.

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What word do we give to water when it is in the form of a gas?

Back

Water vapor is the gaseous form of water.

Front

When water vapor turns into a liquid, what is this process called?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns into liquid.

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What is evaporation?

Back

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

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What is precipitation?

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

Front

What is runoff?

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

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds store water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

Front

What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The Sun is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle.