Bill Nye Water Cycle

What is the water cycle?

• The process of water turning into ice

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water being collected in lakes and rivers

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What is condensation?

• The process of water vapor turning into a liquid

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of water being collected in lakes and rivers

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What is precipitation?

• The process of water turning into ice

• The movement of water around the Earth

• The process of water evaporating into the air

• The process of moisture falling from clouds to Earth

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

• Wind

• Sun

• Rain

• Snow

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What role does precipitation play in the water cycle?

• It transports water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

• It absorbs heat from the sun, causing water to evaporate.

• It filters water as it moves through the soil.

• It carries nutrients from the soil into the atmosphere.

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During a science class, Priya and Scarlett learned about the water cycle. How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

• It increases the amount of water in the soil.

• It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

• It releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plants.

• It converts water vapor directly into ice crystals.

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How does transpiration contribute to the water cycle?

• It increases the amount of water in the soil.

• It decreases the amount of water in the atmosphere.

• It releases water vapor into the atmosphere from plants.

• It converts water vapor directly into ice crystals.

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What happens to water droplets in clouds?

• They freeze and become ice

• They evaporate and disappear

• They condense and become larger

• They fall as rain immediately

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What is the purpose of dust particles in cloud formation?

• To make the clouds darker

• To make the clouds move faster

• To provide a surface for water vapor to condense on

• To prevent the clouds from raining

What is the process called when water droplets freeze and fall from the clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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