Water Cycle 5th Grade

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What is the constant cycling of water on Earth called?

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Water Cycle

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Why is Earth's water considered to be a renewable resource?

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There is an enormous amount of water moving through an endless cycle on Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The total mass of water on Earth.

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What energy source makes the water cycle work?

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The sun

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What type of energy causes evaporation in the water cycle?

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Thermal energy

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What process involves water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.