Water Cycle

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Which number represents precipitation in the water cycle diagram?

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2

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again.

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What happens to a raindrop that lands in the ocean?

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It will eventually evaporate and return to the clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where the sun heats up water in rivers, lakes, or the ocean, turning it into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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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 the energy needed for evaporation to occur.

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What is the difference between surface water and groundwater?

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Surface water is found in rivers, lakes, and oceans, while groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground and returns to rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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What is the process of water changing from a solid to a liquid called?

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Melting.