5th Grade Waters Journey Review

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the water that flows over the ground surface and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.

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What conditions lead to increased evaporation?

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Warm, sunny days with low humidity lead to increased evaporation from bodies of water.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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What happens to snow before it becomes groundwater?

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Snow must first melt before it can become groundwater or runoff.

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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.

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

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.