The Water Cycle

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What is a cycle in science?

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A series of events that repeat themselves.

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What is the step in the water cycle that moves the most amount of water up into the atmosphere?

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Evaporation.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth’s surface because of gravity.

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What state does liquid water change into during evaporation?

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Gas.

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What other step of the water cycle is driven by gravity besides precipitation?

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Run-off.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What is run-off in the water cycle?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.

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What is the process of water soaking into the ground called?

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Infiltration.

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What is the term for water vapor in the air?

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Humidity.

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