The Water Cycle Vocab

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls to the Earth, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is when a liquid changes into a gas, often due to heat.

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is water in its gaseous state, found in the air.

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What are the different forms of precipitation?

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The different forms of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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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 is condensation?

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

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What is accumulation in the water cycle?

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Accumulation is when water collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans after precipitation.

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

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The sun provides heat that causes evaporation, starting the water cycle.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is water from precipitation that flows over the surface of the Earth.

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How does snow form?

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Snow forms when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere and falls to the ground.