Water Cycle

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What is the process called when energy is absorbed during the water cycle?

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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 transpiration in the water cycle?

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The process by which water vapor leaves a plant and enters the atmosphere.

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Where is groundwater stored?

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In cracks and pores beneath Earth's surface.

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Where does water from mountains or land NOT end up?

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Space (unless sent there by a volcanic eruption).

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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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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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They are formed by 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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in bodies like rivers and lakes, while groundwater is stored underground.

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