Water Cycle Review

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What is the source of energy for the Water Cycle?

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Sun

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What happens to a puddle when it disappears?

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It evaporated.

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Does the water cycle have a beginning or an end?

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No, it has no beginning or end.

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What percentage of Earth is covered with water?

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Approximately 75%.

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Does water that evaporates from the ocean contain salt?

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No, it does not contain salt.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

Back

The process where water changes from liquid to gas.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back to liquid.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Water that falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role do plants play in the water cycle?

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Plants release water vapor into the air through a process called transpiration.

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What is the term for water that flows over the ground into rivers and lakes?

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Runoff.