Water Cycle Flashcard

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What is the first stage of the water cycle?

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Evaporation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Water turns into vapor and rises.

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What is the stage when water collects in rivers, lakes, or oceans?

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Collection.

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After precipitation, where does the water usually go?

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Into the ground or rivers.

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What is condensation?

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Water vapor cooling and forming clouds.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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The process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides energy for evaporation.

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What is transpiration?

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The process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as vapor into the atmosphere.

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How does water return to the atmosphere after precipitation?

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Through evaporation and transpiration.

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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, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.