The Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

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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 clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the correct order of the water cycle?

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The correct order is: water vapor, cloud, rain.

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Where is salt water mostly found?

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Salt water is mostly found in oceans.

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Is water an unlimited or limited resource?

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Water is a limited resource in a closed system.

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In what forms can water exist on Earth?

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Water can exist as solid ice, liquid water, and gas (water vapor).

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If all of Earth's water was in a 1000 ml bottle, how much would be freshwater?

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If all of Earth's water was in a 1000 ml bottle, the freshwater would equal 28 ml.

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

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The sun provides energy for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.