Water Cycle 5th Grade

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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 drives the water cycle?

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The sun.

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Why is Earth's water considered 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 process causes condensation in the water cycle?

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Cooling of the water until it enters the liquid phase.

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What type of energy causes evaporation?

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Thermal energy.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning from liquid to gas due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.