Water Cycle

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What happens when water vapor loses thermal energy?

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It condenses into millions of droplets that form clouds.

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What moves underground to the ocean?

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Groundwater.

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When is energy absorbed during the water cycle?

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During evaporation.

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What are reservoirs in the context of the water cycle?

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Water storage areas during the water cycle.

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What is the biosphere?

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Regions that contain all the living things on Earth.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor, absorbing energy.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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They are formed from condensed water vapor and can lead to precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is the significance of groundwater?

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It is a crucial source of fresh water that moves underground to rivers and oceans.