Water Cycle Vocabulary

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is evaporation?
Back
Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat from the sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
Back
The sun provides energy that heats water, causing evaporation to occur.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is runoff?
Back
Runoff is water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is groundwater?
Back
Groundwater is water that seeps into the ground and fills the spaces in soil and rock.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is the ocean important in the water cycle?
Back
The ocean provides most of the water for the water cycle through evaporation.
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