The Water Cycle

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What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?

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Evaporation.

Front

What is the term for water that has soaked into the ground?

Back

Groundwater.

Front

What are the different forms of precipitation?

Back

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What is produced during the process of evaporation?

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Water vapor.

Front

What is the biogeochemical cycle that includes clouds, rain, rivers, and oceans?

Back

The water cycle.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth to the atmosphere?

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Evapotranspiration.

Front

What is the significance of groundwater in the water cycle?

Back

Groundwater serves as a crucial source of water for plants, animals, and human consumption.

Front

How does precipitation contribute to the water cycle?

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Precipitation returns water from the atmosphere back to the Earth's surface.