WATER CYCLE BELLRINGER

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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, involving stages like 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 (gas) due to heat from the sun.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, driving the water cycle.

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What happens to water molecules during freezing?

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During freezing, water molecules lose energy, move closer together, and form a solid (ice).

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What happens to water molecules during condensation?

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During condensation, water vapor cools down, loses energy, and the molecules move closer together to form liquid water.

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What is runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, over the land surface into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration?

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Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces like lakes, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants into the air.

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What is the significance of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed during condensation and are essential for precipitation, which returns water to the Earth's surface.