The Water Cycle - 6th Grade - STEMscopes

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What is the water cycle?

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A process where water cycles between air, land, bodies of water, and living things.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is transpiration?

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The process of water changing from liquid to gas from living things like plants.

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What is the main force that drives the water cycle?

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Radiant Energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water in liquid form turns to gas or water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is condensation?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does gravity affect the water cycle?

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Gravity pulls water down from clouds as precipitation and helps water flow in rivers and streams.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides radiant energy that drives evaporation and helps the water cycle continue.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is groundwater?

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Water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1