Water Cycle Review

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What state is water in during the process of evaporation?

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Gas

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What are the phases of the water cycle?

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Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection

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When water changes from a gas back to a liquid, what is this process called?

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Condensation

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What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

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The Sun

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is collection in the water cycle?

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The process where water gathers in bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation to occur.

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What is runoff?

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