Water Cycle 5th Grade

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What is the process of condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor turns into liquid water.

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What type of energy causes evaporation in the water cycle?

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Thermal energy from the sun causes evaporation.

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Which of the following is not considered surface water?

Back

A cloud is not considered surface water.

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle?

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The sun is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle.

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What is the term for the constant cycling of water on Earth?

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The term is the water cycle.

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What happens during evaporation in the water cycle?

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During evaporation, liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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

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How do clouds form in the water cycle?

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Clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.