Cycling of Water

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What is the process called when water is absorbed into the soil?

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Infiltration/Seepage

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do we call the process when plants release water vapor from their leaves?

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Transpiration

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What is the term for the movement of water from the surface of the Earth into the atmosphere?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the water cycle?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is percolation?

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The process by which water moves downward through soil and rock layers.

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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, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are the three main states of water?

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Solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

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

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The sun provides energy for evaporation and drives the water cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4