4th Grade Checkpoint #3 Review

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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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 clouds to the ground.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What role does heat play in evaporation?

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Heat increases the energy of water molecules, allowing them to escape into the air as vapor.

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What happens to water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor can cool and condense to form clouds, which can lead to precipitation.

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What is the order of processes in the water cycle?

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The order is evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets.

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What is surface runoff?

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Surface runoff is water that flows over the ground and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.

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What is the difference between liquid water and water vapor?

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Liquid water is water in its liquid state, while water vapor is water in its gaseous state.