Water Cycle

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What percentage of Earth’s water is freshwater?

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3%

Front

What is the process called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

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Transpiration

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Where does condensation occur in the water cycle?

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Clouds forming

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What is water vapor doing when it changes to water?

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Condensing

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What is the process of water droplets or ice crystals falling from the sky?

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Precipitating

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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

Front

What are the three main processes involved in the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation in the context of the water cycle?

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The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.