Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is another name or synonym for the water cycle?

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Hydrologic Cycle.

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Which of these is an example of precipitation?

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Snow.

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During which stage do clouds form?

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Condensation.

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What major influence does the ocean have on weather and climate?

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It absorbs energy from the sun, releases it over time, and redistributes it through ocean currents.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from liquid to vapor.

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What is condensation?

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

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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 role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants absorb water from the soil and release water vapor into the air through transpiration.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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