Water Cycle (6-8 Version)

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What is the process of matter changing from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor (gas) cools and changes into liquid water.

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What is the process of water flowing under the Earth's surface?

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Groundwater flow refers to the movement of water through soil and rock layers beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the process of forming large bodies of water such as lakes?

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Water collection is the accumulation of water in large bodies like lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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Which process is driven by energy from the sun?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat from the sun.

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What is the process of matter changing from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).

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What is precipitation?

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

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

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The sun provides energy that drives evaporation, allowing water to change from liquid to gas.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air from their leaves.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper surface of groundwater, where the soil or rock is saturated with water.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water over the ground surface, often after rain, that eventually leads to rivers and lakes.