The Water Cycle

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What are the three stages of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

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What stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?

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Run off

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Why is runoff important?

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It returns water to other locations on Earth.

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What part of the water cycle does Letter C represent?

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Precipitation

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What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

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Condensation

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What is evaporation?

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The process where water turns into vapor and rises into the air.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.

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What happens during the collection stage of the water cycle?

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Water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans.