Water Cycle

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What is the process called when warm water heats up to form water vapor?

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Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do we call the process when water falls from clouds in liquid or solid form?

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for water that flows downward on land?

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Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which living organisms are associated with the process of transpiration?

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Plants

Front

What is the term for water vapor given off by plants?

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Transpiration

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are responsible for precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the significance of runoff in the water cycle?

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Runoff helps to transport water from land back to bodies of water, replenishing them.

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