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Which term is another name for the water cycle?
Which term is another name for the water cycle?
- Water journey
- Hydrology
- Hydrologic cycle (correct)
- Water motion
What causes water to evaporate?
What causes water to evaporate?
- Rain and snow
- Cooler temperatures
- Heating by the sun (correct)
- Water droplets
What happens when water vapor rises high into the sky?
What happens when water vapor rises high into the sky?
- It becomes invisible
- It condenses into clouds (correct)
- It transforms into gas
- It turns into solid ice
What is the purpose of the water cycle?
What is the purpose of the water cycle?
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Where does the water cycle begin?
Where does the water cycle begin?
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Study Notes
Water Cycle Terminology
- The hydrologic cycle is another name for the water cycle.
Evaporation Process
- Heat from the sun causes water to evaporate from the Earth's surface.
Formation of Clouds
- When water vapor rises high into the sky, it cools and condenses into clouds.
Purpose of the Water Cycle
- The purpose of the water cycle is to distribute freshwater throughout the planet, supporting life and shaping the Earth's landscape.
Origin of the Water Cycle
- The water cycle begins with evaporation from the Earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
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