Water Cycle

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the water cycle?
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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evaporation?
Back
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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is runoff?
Back
Runoff is the flow of water that occurs when excess water from rain or melting snow flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are aquifers?
Back
Aquifers are underground layers of water-bearing rock or sediment that store groundwater.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do snow and rain recharge aquifers?
Back
Snow and rain infiltrate the ground and replenish aquifers by allowing water to seep into the soil and rock layers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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