Water Cycle

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The Sun.

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What happens to water when it falls from the sky?

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It can be accumulated or collected and stored in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the process called when water changes from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation.

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What happens to water molecules when they condense?

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They move closer to each other.

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a solid?

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Freezing.

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What happens to water molecules when they freeze?

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They move closer to each other.

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What is the process called when water changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting.

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What happens to water molecules when they melt?

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They move away from each other.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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

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