Water Cycle

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What is the process called when water evaporates directly from glacial ice into water vapor?

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Sublimation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for when water vapor cools and forms tiny droplets in the atmosphere?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What happens to a puddle of water when it disappears after a sunny day?

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It evaporated.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What do we call large amounts of water stored underground?

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Groundwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What effect does heat from the sun have on liquid water?

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It causes the water to evaporate into the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for the process of water falling from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the process called when plants release water vapor into the air?

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Transpiration

Front

What is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth called?

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Water Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the term for the process of water changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor changing back into liquid water?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4