The Water Cycle- 7th grade

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is evaporation?

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The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam.

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What is condensation?

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The part of the water cycle when water vapor in the air gets cold and turns back into a liquid, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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When clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water, causing it to fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is transpiration?

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

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What is groundwater?

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Water stored in cracks and pores below the Earth's surface.

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What does groundwater do?

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It sends water to our buildings, houses, and water transplant places.

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What is surface water?

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Water that collects on the surface of the ground, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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

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The sun heats up water, causing evaporation.

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What happens during the water cycle?

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Water moves from the ground to the air and back again.