Water Cycle Review

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What drives the water cycle?

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The sun drives the water cycle by heating the Earth's surface and causing water to evaporate.

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Where does most evaporation in the water cycle occur?

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Most evaporation occurs in oceans due to their large surface area and exposure to sunlight.

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What does a hot plate represent in a water cycle experiment?

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The hot plate represents the Sun.

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How much water on Earth grows each year?

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The amount of water on Earth grows by 0 each year.

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What is the process called when plants give off drops of water?

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The process is called Transpiration.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed by condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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

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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.