Water Cycle Diagram

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What is transpiration?

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The process in which some water within plants evaporates into the atmosphere.

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What is runoff?

Back

Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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The process in which water falls from clouds in the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, usually due to heat.

Front

What are the main stages of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

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How does the sun influence the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation to occur.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensation and are essential for precipitation.

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What happens during the process of evaporation?

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Water from oceans, rivers, and lakes turns into vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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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 evaporation of water from plant leaves.