Water Cycle Vocabulary

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

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Evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

Precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Front

What happens to water vapor when it cools and changes back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

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

Back

The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

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

Back

Water Cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the process called when water seeps into the ground?

Back

Infiltration.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers?

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Groundwater.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

What happens to the water level in a bowl left outside for several days?

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The water level decreases due to evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the role of plants in the water cycle?

Back

Transpiration, where plants release water vapor into the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for the process of water returning to the surface from the atmosphere?

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Precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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