Extra Water Cycle Review

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What causes precipitation in the water cycle?

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Precipitation occurs because the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold.

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What part of the water cycle does Letter A represent?

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Letter A represents Evaporation.

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What part of the water cycle does Letter B represent?

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Letter B represents Condensation.

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What process do the arrows in the water cycle diagram represent?

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The arrows represent the process of water from the lake changing into a gas.

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What part of the water cycle does Letter C represent?

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Letter C represents Precipitation.

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Define Evaporation in the context of the water cycle.

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

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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 droplets.

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Explain Accumulation in the water cycle.

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Accumulation is the process where water collects in bodies like lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation of water from surfaces.

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What is the difference between Evaporation and Condensation?

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Evaporation is the change from liquid to gas, while Condensation is the change from gas to liquid.