5.P.2.1 Water Cycle Flashcard

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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 runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to other locations on Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Why is the sun important to the water cycle?

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The sun provides Earth with light and heat energy to make the cycle work.

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What happens to water vapor when it cools?

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It condenses and changes back into liquid water.

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What is transpiration?

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The process where water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the air.

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What is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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What role does temperature play in the water cycle?

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Temperature affects the rate of evaporation and condensation.