Vocabulary Review: Water Cycle

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are producers in the water cycle?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis, using water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

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What role do consumers play in the water cycle?

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Consumers are organisms that eat producers or other consumers. They play a role in the water cycle by using water for survival and returning it to the environment through waste.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere through small openings in leaves.

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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 like lakes and rivers, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What is the significance of the water cycle?

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The water cycle is essential for maintaining life on Earth, regulating climate, and providing fresh water for ecosystems and human use.

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