Water Cycle

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What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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What is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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What are formed when water vapor condenses?

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Clouds.

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What part of the water cycle does precipitation represent?

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The process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

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All of the above (sleet, hail, snow).

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What is runoff in the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.