ESS.5.1.4 (5.P.2.1) #1: Schoolnet

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What process in the water cycle is increased by heat from the sun?

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Evaporation.

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How does water from the ocean return to lakes in the mountains?

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The sun’s energy causes evaporation of the ocean’s water, which condenses into clouds, precipitates, and refills bodies of water in the mountains.

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What happens to a plant's water when it is exposed to hot sun?

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The hot sun causes transpiration of the plant’s water.

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How does increased energy from the sun affect transpiration in plants?

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Increased energy from the sun increases transpiration.

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What happens to ocean evaporation if more of the sun's rays penetrate the atmosphere?

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The evaporation of oceans is likely to increase.

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What is transpiration in the context of the water cycle?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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What role does condensation play in the water cycle?

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

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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 from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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How does the sun's energy affect evaporation?

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The sun's energy heats water, increasing its evaporation rate.

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What is the water cycle?

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