Mystery Science: Watery Planet

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

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are the visible masses of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere called?

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Clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

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3%.

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What is the term for water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface?

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Rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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What is the term for the water component of the Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes?

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Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

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The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

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Water Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

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Transpiration