Water Cycle Review

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air, similar to sweating.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water is heated by the sun and changes from a liquid to a gas.

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Where does the most evaporation occur on Earth?

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The most evaporation occurs over the oceans.

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How do plants contribute to the water cycle?

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Plants contribute to the water cycle by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration, which is a part of evaporation.

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation refers to the gathering of water in bodies like oceans, rivers, and lakes after precipitation.

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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

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What role do oceans play in the water cycle?

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Oceans are crucial in the water cycle as they are the primary source of evaporation and precipitation.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like oceans, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

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What happens during the water cycle when it rains?

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When it rains, water falls to the ground, some of it runs off into rivers and oceans, and some is absorbed by the soil.