The Water Cycle

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Which of the following is NOT a factor in atmospheric conditions? Temperature, Wind, Clouds, Soil

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Soil

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What is evaporation?

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When a liquid turns into a gas due to thermal energy (heat).

Front

What causes the liquid water molecules to move faster and eventually escape the liquid?

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Thermal energy from the sun.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is condensation?

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When a gas turns into a liquid

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What is formed when water vapor molecules in the air clump together?

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A cloud

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When does precipitation occur?

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When water droplets in clouds become too large for the cloud to support them.

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What is transpiration?

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The release of water vapor from a plant's leaves

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Where does groundwater fill in?

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In the spaces between rocks and soil particles

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What are large layers of groundwater called?

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Aquifers