5.P.2.1 Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What forms when water vapor condenses?

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When water vapor condenses, it forms clouds.

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Which of the following is not an example of precipitation: rain, clouds, sleet, or snow?

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Clouds are not an example of precipitation.

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Runoff is the process where water moves across the ground and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, causing water to change from liquid to gas.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in large bodies like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.