Water Cycle Review

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What is the source of energy for the Water Cycle?

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Sun

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What percent of water on Earth is fresh?

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3%

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Does water that evaporates from the ocean contain salt?

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False

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Approximately what percentage of Earth is covered with water?

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75%

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What happens to a puddle when it disappears?

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It evaporated.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth, such as rain or snow.

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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 the water cycle?

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