The Water Cycle

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Evaporation

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When a liquid turns into water vapor due to an increase in temperature

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Precipitation

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When liquid water droplets fall from the sky due to gravity and return to Earth.

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Condensation

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When water vapor turns into a liquid due to a decrease in temperature.

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Transpiration

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When a plant absorbs water through its roots and releases water vapor through its leaves.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Rain, Sleet, Hail, Snow are all examples of...

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Precipitation

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What type of energy drives the water cycle?

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Thermal energy (Energy from the sun)

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What process causes clouds to be formed?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is this process?
Options: Condensation, Evaporation, Transpiration, Precipitation

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Evaporation

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What is this process?
Options: Condensation, Evaporation, Transpiration, Precipitation

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is this process?
Options: Condensation, Evaporation, Transpiration, Precipitation

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Transpiration

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